Paraprofessional Job Chicopee area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

TITLE: Paraprofessional
- General Education
- Elementary

TYPE: Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a paraprofessional is to perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher in the deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, support student instruction in academic, social, and motor skills through the delivery and assessment of the district curriculum. This may include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Work with small groups of students, administer, correct and communicate basic analyze of student assessments, utilize the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction

Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors

Bring academic, social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher

May update parents or guardians of their students academic performance and behavior

Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum

Maintain records, attendance and assessments as required by the classroom teacher

Assist in preparation of classroom materials

Assist in the deliver of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum

Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress in academic, social and motor skills

Assist students with activities of daily living

Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher

Demonstrate the dependability, time management, as well as the receptive and expressive communication skills, to effectively perform the assignment.

Build on strengths and act on suggestions in areas needing improvement.

Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to new situations and an ever-changing educational environment

Demonstrate sound judgment.

Maintain effective, professional working relationship with others (e.g., paraprofessionals, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, administrators, etc).

Resolve conflict well, and seek assistance when appropriate-

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, strive to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe

As appropriate, assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.

School/Community Relations

Respect students, parents, guardians and community.
Respect and embrace students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Operations

Assist in the protection of students and property.
Assist the classroom teacher in fire and other emergency drills.
Assist the classroom teacher in the management of students (e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.)

Professional

Maintain a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
Practice discretion and maintains confidentiality.
Participate in professional development as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required, as well as additional college level coursework. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Previous experience preferred

Must be trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g., Responsive Classroom Techniques, Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan, Use of a communication Board, Physical Restraint and Verbal De-escalation Techniques)

ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job FUncations

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/orjudge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to…