Classroom Paraprofessional

The Classroom Paraprofessional provides:

• Support for all students in an inclusive school setting 
• Compassionate, patient, resilient assistance for students with moderate to intensive special needs including Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder
• Collaborating with lead classroom teachers to support students identified as special needs 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes multisensory approaches to keep students on task, motivated, and included in a general education setting Maintain some student records
•  May assist with sensory diet activities, including joint compression
•  May oversee students in non-classroom settings, provide assistance, and escort them to and from various campus buildings
•  May assist students with a variety of daily functions including life skills instruction as supported by the Special Educator
• Supports students and teachers for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives in the least restrictive learning environment
•  Assists with daily classroom activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Consults and collaborates with the special education department for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services
• Follows a schedule for the purpose of providing efficient and effective services for students
• Building a strong relationship and rapport with students, parents, and classroom teachers
• Willingness to learn, attend trainings, and grow in the critical role of paraprofessional in an inclusive Catholic school
• In accordance with Catholic Social Teaching, deeply holding the belief in the dignity of the human person and the Church’s obligation to provide an inclusive educational environment for all students