Rural School Paraeducator

Rural School Para educator

The job of the Rural School Para educator is done for the purpose of assisting a regular classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of individual and/or small groups of students and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Implements under the direction of classroom teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff and parents/guardian for the purpose of preserving the privacy of all individuals/families involved with the District.
• Maintains classroom and lab equipment, work area, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and/or providing reliable information.
• Modifies and makes accommodations to classroom work/homework for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce academic objectives.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or providing necessary records/materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and encouraging student development.
• Proctors various assessments for the purpose of assisting teachers and troubleshooting to make sure assessments meet expectations.
• Teaches students basic/general use of computer, keyboarding, internet safety, and internet searching for the purpose of ensuring competency and educational experiences for all students.
• Troubleshoots programs used in instruction for the purpose of keeping everyone working in the time allotted to learning.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and office technology;

and using curriculum and instructional techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; strategies for teaching/learning; age appropriate activities/behaviors;

cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; keyboarding; methods of instruction and training; office equipment and technology; recordkeeping and record retention practices; and school safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data;

and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; remaining flexible and calm when under duress;

organizing tasks; working with frequent interruptions; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary…