Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description
Position Overview:
KIPP Oklahoma Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care to students with special needs. Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.
On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Instructional Delivery
Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences
Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
Assumes responsibility for student achievement
Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs
Progress monitor studentsacademic progress and give in the moment feedback
Constant Learning
Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
Academic and Cultural Support
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary
Other Essential Functions
Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
Performs health-related procedures such as:
feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization, and suctioning equipment
Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administrator