GIRESD: Paraprofessional SCI

Paraprofessional (ECSE, MOCI, SXI, SCI, EI, CBE,) Reports to: Supervisor, Special services (direct report and supervision by assigned classroom teacher) Position Title: Special Education – Paraprofessional Special Education Paraprofessionals work under the overall supervision of their program supervisor with direct supervision provided by special education teachers. Paraprofessionals are employed to implement special education and related services for students with special needs. Paraprofessional duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student’s disabilities. Our student population consists of children and adult students with cognitive, physical, emotional, communication, health impaired and adaptive disabilities that range from mild to severe. The special education paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the assigned teacher and service providers in the delivery of special education services and supports students with disabilities during the school day. An individual that holds one of these positions provides instructional and non-instructional services allowing students to access their educational environment and programs. This job description outlined below describes in general terms the normal duties that the paraprofessional will be expected to undertake in daily activities/routine. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job.

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