Rapid City Area School District 51-4
JOB DESCRIPTION I. POSITION TITLE:
Paraprofessional – Learning Center
II. QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education Level: Meet one of the following paraprofessional requirements
as defined by law: forty-eight (48) semester credits, an Associate’s degree
or higher from an accredited college, or successful passing of the
Paraprofessional Assessment.
B. Experience Desired: The special education Paraprofessional in a Learning
Center program assists the certified teacher in general daily classroom activities,
which may include the following, but are not limited to: helping students that have
an identified disability, caring for the individual student’s physical health/emotional
health/safety, affirming the student’s abilities, implementing Positive Behavior
Intervention Plans, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. Students in
a Learning Center program may qualify for Special Education Services with one of
the following Primary Handicapping Conditions: Specific Learning Disability,
Cognitive, Emotionally Disturbed, Other Health Impaired, Autism, or Multiple
Disabilities. Students in a Learning Center program may demonstrate behavioral,
social, and emotional deficits. Previous experience in a K-12 academic setting
addressing these areas preferred.
C. Other Requirements: Regular attendance is essential. Ability to work
unsupervised. Maintain a regular work schedule as determined by the
supervisor. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate
computer proficiency with experience in word processing, databases, and
spreadsheets. Confirmed ability to work as a team member and
demonstrated organizational skills required. Demonstrate positive attitude
towards people with whom one works. Ability to work cooperatively and
willingness to accept instructions and training. Demonstrate safe work
habits. Ability to assist with student personal care and hygiene. Ability to
successfully complete and implement Safe Crisis Management (SCM) at
highest level possible or required for position.
III. REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
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IV. RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:
Teacher/Occupational and Physical Therapists/Speech Therapists V. SUPERVISES:
A. None
VI. BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Actively assist the special education teacher in all facets of the instructional
process. VII. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a full-time position and most of the work will be done in the general
education and special education classrooms as directed by the Special Education
Teacher. The Learning Center Paraprofessional primarily works with students on
individual academic needs but may also assist students with self-care and
behavior intervention. VIII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Good physical health including ability to occasionally lift or transfer up to 50
pounds, reach above shoulder, push/pull, navigate stairs, use hands for repetitive
simple/firm grasping and manipulating and; frequently sit/stand/walk for up to 8
hours per day, bend/stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel.
IX. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
A. Demonstrate strict standards of confidentiality.
B. Assist the classroom teacher in the instructional process both within the school
and at community work sites.
C. Assist in the implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). (Cognitive/self
help/language/social/behavior/motor.)
D. Assume responsibility for small group and 1-1 instruction as directed by classroom
teacher both at school and within community work sites.
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E. Knowledge of and ability to deal with medical and physical problems associated
with children with disabilities, including personal care and hygiene.
F. Transport a small group of students to and from in regional work sites or community
instructional setting in school vehicles or at the mileage rate established by the
board of education.
G. Administer medication as directed upon completion of training.
H. Assist in the implementation of physical, occupational, and speech therapy as
instructed by therapists.
I. Assist regular educators in the inclusion process as scheduled.
J. Assist students in gaining highest level of independence possible through shaping,
modeling, and prompting.
K. Participate in building and district wide staff development activities.
L. Assist in the accurate maintenance of daily record keeping, data collection of
confidential and non-confidential student records.
M. Assist in the maintenance of an orderly classroom and a healthy, positive learning
environment in the classroom.
N. Immediate supervisor will determine work schedule.
O. Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
P. Responsible for energy conservation practices throughout the district.
Q. Monitor and comply with federal, state and district policies and procedures.
R. Perform other duties as assigned. X. EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the
board of education’s policy on evaluation for support staff.
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XI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Nine (9) month work year. Salary and work year as established by the board of
education. The above description is intended to describe the general content of the
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.