An ESS paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.
Responsibilities
Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
