Instructional Paraprofessional Marshall ES

Instructional Paraprofessional

Location: Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary

Report To: Designated Administrator

Qualifications: Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following: An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or A minimum score of 332 on the Para Pathways reading and writing exam and a minimum score of 334 on Para Pathways mathematics exam Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day Minimum lifting requirements – 50 pounds (with assistance) Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students

Responsibilities: Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments Ensure student confidentiality Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students Work with students in variety of ways as directed by the teacher, which may include individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work. Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher. Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.