Special Education Paraprofessional, Grades 4-6

MUHLENBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Reading, Pennsylvania

1. Position Guide and Job Description 

Special Education Paraprofessional, Grades 4-6

1. Organizational Position 

Reports directly to the teacher of Special Education Teacher and Building Principal.

1. General Scope of Position 

Provides instructional and/or non-instructional support under the direction of a properly certified teacher.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The essential functions of this position when performing the duties of a Paraprofessional include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

1. Supports the, instructional needs of students with IEP’s, under the direction of properly certified Special Education teacher.  This instruction can be provided to individual or groups of students in accordance with the student’s IEP and must be planned by a properly certified teacher.

2. Assists teacher by organizing materials and keeping records.

3. Communicates effectively and with sensitivity to students, staff, and parents.

4. Deals with all student related issues and information in a confidential manner.

5. Assumes responsibility for maintaining classroom procedures and order when it is necessary.

6. Assists children with personal functions, consistent with their physical limitations, i.e. moving from class to class, clothing, feeding, and toileting.

7. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and maintains a positive attitude in working with others.

8. Assists children in a variety of settings, as indicated in each Individualized Education Program (i.e. regular classrooms, special education classrooms, cafeteria, gym, field trips, etc.).

9. Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

A. Educational Requirements- MUST MEET ONE

1. An Associate’s Degree or Higher

2. Completed at least two years of postsecondary study

3. Successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

B. Continuing Ed Requirement

1. 20 Hours of staff development per year

C. Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

2. Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs

3. May be required to lift and/or position students depending on assignment

Board Approved: 4/12/06

Revised: 4/13/2022