Paraprofessional (Multiple Openings) - Pine Tree Primary School

Conway School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's degree, successful completion of two years of postsecondary education, or passing score on a state-approved paraprofessional assessment, if required by assignment or federal regulations.
2. Experience working with children in an educational or related setting preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
4. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal and state laws.
6. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work collaboratively as a member of an educational team.
7. CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention/Intervention, or other specialized training may be required depending on assignment.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and /or designee
JOB GOAL: The Paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, and classroom support under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher and/or administrator. The Paraprofessional assists in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment by supporting students' academic achievement, social-emotional development, behavioral success, and independence. Assignments may include general education classrooms, special education programs, intervention services, or one-on-one student support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNTIONS:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Instructional Support

• Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional activities and lesson plans.
• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom instructional support as directed.
• Reinforce academic concepts and classroom instruction using teacher-developed materials.
• Assist students in developing organizational, study, and independent learning skills.
• Support students during assessments, classroom projects, and instructional activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Assist with technology integration and educational software utilized within the classroom.

Student Support

• Foster positive relationships that promote student engagement, confidence, and success.
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support consistent with student needs.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance.
• Assist students with organization, transitions, and daily classroom routines.
• Support students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, field trips, assemblies, and other school activities as assigned.
• Assist with de-escalation strategies and behavior intervention plans under the direction of professional staff.
• Provide personal care assistance, including toileting, feeding, lifting, positioning, mobility assistance, and hygiene support when required by assignment.

Classroom Support

• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Monitor students during instructional and non-instructional periods.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, buses, and other school settings as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining classroom organization, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying, data entry, recordkeeping, attendance, and preparation of classroom materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and educational records.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with teachers, special education staff, administrators, related service providers, and other district personnel.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training opportunities as assigned.
• Implement accommodations and modifications identified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, behavior support plans, or other educational plans under the direction of licensed staff.
• Communicate professionally with staff and families as directed.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, and personnel information.
• Comply with district policies, procedures, state regulations, and applicable federal laws.
• Participate in required district training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

ADA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the school day.
• Sit, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and reach frequently.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Assist students with mobility, transfers, positioning, and personal care when required by assignment.
• Physically intervene using approved district crisis intervention techniques when required and appropriately trained.
• Operate classroom technology, computers, tablets, and other instructional equipment.
• Read written materials and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Respond quickly to student emergencies and changing classroom situations.
• Maintain sufficient physical stamina to actively supervise students throughout the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in classrooms, instructional spaces, cafeterias, gymnasiums, playgrounds, buses, and other school facilities.
• Regular exposure to moderate noise levels typical of educational settings.
• Frequent interaction with students exhibiting a wide range of academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical needs.
• May work outdoors in varying weather conditions during recess, arrival, dismissal, field trips, and school activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Conway Educational Support Personnel (CESP) collective bargaining agreement
WORK YEAR: 183 day / school year position
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Conway Educational Support Personnel (CESP) Negotiated Agreement. The principal and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.