Elementary Paraprofessional Assistant

About the Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and adults.
• Ability to supervise and develop a rapport with children.
• Ability to write and spell with a degree of accuracy.
• Be familiar with technology.
• Must pass a physical examination prior to commencing duties.
• 2-4 year college degree is preferable.

Reports To

Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with identified students to strengthen their knowledge, ability and productivity in the core curriculum areas.
• Follow the student's IEP goals and support the special education teacher's planning for inclusion and pull out services.
• Supervise lunch, playground, small groups, and take students to the bus and specials in the event of an emergency situation.
• Take direction from the teacher(s) and principal.
• Maintain discipline that supports the teacher and the classroom/building positive behavior system.
• Support the core curriculum with individual/small group reinforcement instruction.
• Participate in training as assigned.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, experiences, and school incidents. Will discuss student concerns with supervising teachers, not with parents directly.
• Assist student in personal hygiene.
• Do other tasks as assigned by the principal and superintendent.

Terms Of Employment

• Days and terms will be scheduled per the master agreement.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.