Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary (3 positions

DESCRIPTION:

Support classroom teachers with the instruction of individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms to close the achievement gap.

SALARY:
Classified Grade I, starting at $19.34 per hour, depending on recent relevant experience. 8.0 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday on the 9-month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits.

• Assist with planning and instructing individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms.
• Supervise and instruct individual and small groups of students without certified teacher present for purposes of closing the achievement gap.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and during other various student activities to ensure the safety and security of students.
• Assist with student data collection that includes daily student work cum folders, portfolios, report cards, and recording assessment data.
• Administer tests to determine academic skill levels as directed by certified instructors.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.
• Must be able to get along with others, be flexible to change, and willing to work with multiple grade levels and teachers.
• Possess excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with school staff, students and parents.
• Passion and desire to help students improve their literacy skills and other educational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills helpful.

• No experience working with children or in a classroom required.
• Prefer experience instructing individuals or a small group of students in reading, writing or math.
• Basic math and accounting skills; personal computer, keyboarding and work processing skills.
• Good oral and written communication, English language, interpersonal relations, customer service and public relations; critical thinking an problem solving; and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job, manage multiple priorities, manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, and the ability to diffuse and mange volatile and stressful situations.

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