Paraprofessional (multiple openings)

Paraprofessional

Qualifications: 1. Two years postsecondary study, or an Associate's Degree (or higher) required. 2. Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience.

Reports To: Principal, Administrator and/or Special Education Administrator

Purpose: To enhance student achievement by assisting the classroom or special education teacher with student instruction, and/or supporting the efficient operation of the building.

Responsibilities, Depending On Job Assignment, May Include:

• Assisting teachers/supervisors by performing recordkeeping, data collection, and filing and by implementing modifications and accommodations as required by IEPs, 504s and behavior plans.
• Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supporting students in nonacademic areas.
• Maintaining a high level of ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality with regard to student matters and all other confidential school business.
• Providing a safe environment for students.
• Covering for teachers when they are in a meeting.
• Following district policies and procedures in assisting and motivating students in academic, social, and community environments.
• Assisting the Media Specialist in maintaining the efficient operation of the library-media center.
• Performing general / building specific clerical tasks.
• Greeting visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Performing any other task relevant to the job that may be assigned by the teacher or Supervisor.

Terms Of Employment And Evaluation: Wages, length or work day/week/year, terms of employment and evaluations will be in accordance with the provisions of the negotiated contract.