Paraprofessionals play a vital role in the classroom. Heyworth CUSD #4 employs licensed paraprofessionals to provide direct support to students across the district from early learning to high school.  The relationship between teachers and paraprofessionals not only serves as a social model for students but can also provide great opportunities for instruction and learning.   In addition to providing support to students, each Paraprofessional performs many other responsibilities within their day. 

• Work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents and administrators

• Implementing teacher- planned instruction

• Supporting individual student needs

• Supervising small groups of students

• Providing behavioral and social supports

• Assisting students with personal care

• Demonstrates flexibility

• Meets/ escorts students as designated times

• Completes checklists/ point sheets/ data charts on student performance

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with administration, staff and students

• Demonstrates effective communication skills

• Participates in professional growth activities