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Unit 1 Practicum



Planning Form for Paraprofessional Job Descriptions



Position Title:
Position Setting:
Qualifications for the Position:
Purpose:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Orientation and/or Training Requirements:
Time/Hours Needed:
Supervision Guidelines:
Evaluation Guidelines:

Job Description Analysis

Instructions: Analyze the assigned job description to determine if it contains the components listed below. Check those items which are included in the job description. In the space provided, write suggestions for improving the job description.

  1. Are the following subtitles included within the job description?
    • Position Title
    • Position Setting
    • Qualifications
    • Rationale/Purpose for the Person
    • Orientation/Training Requirements
    • Duties and Responsibilities
    • Time & Hours
    • Evaluation/Supervision Methods
  2. Is the title appropriate and reflective of current trends in paraprofessional nomenclature?
  3. Does the job description include enough detail about expectations for the position (e.g., What the paraprofessional will be doing)?
  4. Does the job description show a true relationship to what paraprofessionals are currently doing?
  5. Does the description minimize the abilities /potential of the paraprofessional to perform certain educational tasks? Does it demand too much?
  6. Is the description of the teacher-paraeducator relationship sufficiently detailed? Are relations with other personnel described?
  7. Are the paraprofessional's responsibilities to and for students detailed?
  8. Does the supervision section adequately inform the paraprofessional of how he/she will be supervised?
  9. Does the job description provide direction for the development of paraprofessional training programs?
  10. Is information included on the methods of evaluation of the paraprofessional?

Additional Comments and Suggestions