Paraprofessional Early Learning Program SP_

Paraprofessional Early Literacy Program

Location:

Saddle Peak Elementary School

Pay Type:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Building Principal Pay Grade:
Classified

Retirement: TRS

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations.

Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution

Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students in designated subject areas(s), math, reading, etc. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.

Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Performs instructional activities as planned, assigned and organized by professional staff for individual and/or small groups of students
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure student success.
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned students.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of BSD curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, BSD policy and administrative regulation.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.
• Be in attendance at parent-teacher meetings when applicable to provide updates regarding progress, attitude, and the student's effort.
• Consult with teachers when appropriate and maintain updated lesson plans for all core teachers.
• Attend academic committee meetings as requested by the Building Principal.
• Consult with teachers regarding academic concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices.
• Through knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Knowledge of classroom safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge to…