Paraprofessional

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist student(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist staff or building administration, as needed.

Qualifications

• Teachers Aide certificate (30 hour college credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam)
• Personality characteristics compatible with the functions and responsibility of the position
• Demonstrate professional commitment and trust
• Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities
• Criminal background checks are required

Additional Notes

Salary/Benefits: By negotiated contract

Please contact Randi Anderson, Intermediate Principal, at [email protected] with questions.