Watson Chapel School District

Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional

Department: Elementary or Secondary	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt	Reports To: Building Administrator/LEA Director
Grade/Level: N/A	Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular	Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 180 day contract

POSITION SUMMARY

The Watson Chapel School District is seeking a reliable, student-focused Special Education Paraprofessional to join our Special Education team. This individual will assist students with academic needs in a variety of settings, including the resource classroom, general education classrooms, and small-group instruction. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for supporting student learning and success.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

·	Support the implementation of instructional plans as directed by the special education teacher.
	Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
	Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
	Monitor student progress and behavior during academic activities.
	Provide support and supervision in general education settings, ensuring students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications.
	Maintain accurate records and documentation as directed.
	Communicate effectively with students and staff, maintaining a professional and supportive demeanor.
	Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
•	Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.
•	Maintain professionalism with staff members.
•	Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
•	Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
•	Adhere to all policies of the District.
•	Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•	Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
•	Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
•	Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
•	Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
•	Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
•	Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
•	Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
•	Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
•	Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
•	Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
•	Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
•	Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
•	Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
•	Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
•	Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
•	Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
•	Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
•	Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
•	Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
•	Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
•	Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
•	Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
•	Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or 60 college hours required.

Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to helping all students succeed academically

Experience:

Experience working with children or in an educational setting is preferred.

Computer Skills:	Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Other Requirements:	1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is predominately in an indoor environment but does involve occasional outdoor duties. The indoor sound level varies from very quiet to moderately loud, depending on the activities taking place.

Employee Signature:				Date:

The Human Resources Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Watson Chapel School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Watson Chapel School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.