EDEP GROUP LEADER

Posit ion Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL III, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• For All Paraprofessional III:

• Holds a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent and one of the following:

• Successful completion of the VCS’ substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one (1) year of the date of hire
  

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to understand child development concepts
• Ability to treat students and parents / families with respect
• Demonstrates ability to understand the unique challenges of children and families in need
• Strong technical/computer and/or typing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and publications as assigned
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Technical skills to assist in classroom instruction and program documentation under teacher supervision is preferred
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and student records as stated in the Family Right to

Privacy Act (FRPA)
• Demonstrates ability to project a positive image regarding the program, the students enrolled in the program, and the

school
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and assist in meeting the needs of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each

student
• Demonstrates ability to assist with instructional tasks and activities that are developed by the teacher
• Ability to accurately assess objective evaluations for teacher review and recording
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with school staff, professional staff, school community, outside

agencies and families
• Effective customer relations skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to supervise students when accompanying them to various assigned areas (only with proof of required training)

REPORTS TO School Principal/Administrator

SUPERVISES Not Applicable

POSITION GOAL

To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral
part of teaching

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. *Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as

directed by the teacher.
2. *Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the

teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community-based instruction,

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3. *Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.
4. *Effectively utilize computer software (i.e. e-mail and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and

report on the program.
5. *Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.

6. *Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves
professional purposes or is required by law.

7. *Assist in demonstrating required math, grammar, and reading skills to help students.
8. *Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis

intervention as needed.
9. *Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).
10. *Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.
11. *When position category requires:

a) *Perform preventive case management as necessary,
b) *Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and/or all required documentation.
c) *Provide general medication administration only after attending the required generalized training as assigned.
d) *Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self-care, self-management, and ensure physical

safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher,
e) Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned,
f) Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned,
g) Assist in eating and feeding activities as assigned,
h) *Provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students.

12. *Provide outstanding customer service by:
a) Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required, such as

i. the area where medical needs are performed and when assigned,
ii. with the teacher and students on approved field trips,
iii. with students to courses in other locations on campus as required,
iv. with students to the cafeteria for breakfast and/ or lunch participation,
v. And escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal - when employee’s

scheduled work hours allow.
b) Assisting in the monitoring of students during recesses or special activities,
c) Use positive interpersonal communication skills and nurturing encouragement to students,
d) *Assist in the displaying of students’ work or accomplishments,
e) *Assist in the organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment

materials,
f) *Assist in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed,
g) *Update charts associated with the classroom operation, as assigned.

POSITION DATA

BOARD TERMS OF SALARY POSITION ADA FLSA DOC
APPROVAL EMPLOYMENT CODES CODES STATUS
6/12/01 Months: 9 VESA Schedule Bargaining Unit: 4 2- Medium Work Not Exempt VESA
Supt 1/15/08 Days: 180 Level: Title: 41311, 41315 3- A-C, F-V
Hours: Varies Paraprofessional 3 DOE: 52032 / 52050 4- Indoors &
Tenure: Yes Aides and Office Workers Outdoors
EEO-5 Line: 46/47 Health Hazards