Title Paraprofessional FY_

Title: Paraprofessional Title 1

Reports to : Title 1 Teacher, Principal

Location: Saddle Peak

Schedule: 7.5 hours/day/ FTE 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

Classified/PERS

Belgrade School District Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans and District contribution

Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance District Paid

Stateretirement package becomes fully vested after five years

403B matching funds up to 1.25% of Annual Salary

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s)

Paid Leave and Paid Holidays

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• Assists teacher with development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Assists in presentation of learning activities and instructional exercises.
• Instructs students in small groups to address identified deficits in reading and/or math.
• Monitors and assists students through drills, practice, and study activities.
• Supervises student(s) when the Title 1 or regular education teacher leaves the classroom.
• Supervises students in the classroom, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed.
• Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive behavior supports.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• Provides input to the Title 1 Teacher and Classroom Teacher regarding student achievement.
• Assists in administering assessments and probes tests and records scores as directed.
• Serves as a resource person when requested to attend intervention meetings or parent/teacher conference about one of the assigned students.
• Meets regularly with the Title 1 teacher and classroom teacher to cooperatively diagnose strengths and weaknesses, plan instruction strategies and monitor student progress.
• Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.

• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in children.
• Possesses mathematical thinking skills and ability to teach abstract concepts.
• Possesses strong reading and phonics skills.
• Learn and utilize standard teaching programs and office machines.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an effective manner.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public.
• Ability to administer academic screenings or assessments according to protocol.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, and staff.

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail.

• Regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, depending on the nature of the assigned course. Frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand.
• Required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach.
• Required to be able to hear conversations in busy…