Paraprofessional aide vs instructional assistant

Differences between paraprofessional aide and instructional assistant duties and responsibilities

Paraprofessional aide example responsibilities.

• Manage behavior and teach mathematics in charter school specializing in educating children with autism and other learning and developmental disorders
• Gain experience using lifts and orthopedic devices such as walkers, Rifton chairs, wheelchairs, and standers.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials or skills introduce and outline by certify instructor and/or IEP.
• Work closely with the classroom teacher to ensure that individualize programs are being follow and progress towards IEP goals is met.
• Provide intervention of mathematics and reading.
• Assist in establishing unique programs and initiatives for students, para-professional educators, and substitutes in both academic and occupational environments.
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Instructional assistant example responsibilities.

• Assist teachers in the classroom environment for Pre-K-6 students with class materials, photocopying, correcting papers, clerical duties etc.
• Substitute for Pre-K through 5th grade.
• Assist lead teacher in a certify Montessori program.
• Assist students in grades from kindergarten to high school.
• Administer tests to determine if student continues in ESOL program.
• Provide training skills to students to administer CPR safely and accurately.
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