Job Description

Title:   PARA-EDUCATOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.

• Skill in handling varied, multiple duties.
• Ability to work with and communicate with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with special needs.
• Willingness to serve all students.
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity and exemplary oral and written communication skills required to perform all performance responsibilities.
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Ability to gather and interpret data gathered in all school settings.

• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process
• Monitor and assist students under the direction/supervision of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or building administrator
• Assist with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans
• Provide professional communication with staff and parents under the direction of and in collaboration with the special education teacher
• Assist the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials
• Assist the teacher in the maintenance and organization of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom
• Participate in and provide staff development activities related to area of assignment
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
• Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks
• Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and principal

Teacher and Principal

Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: