Teacher Assistant​/Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional

Position:
Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional

School:
Brewster Elementary School

Salary/Wage:
Per Support Staff Professional Agreement Salary Schedule; 10 month, 32.5hours/week

Summary of Job Function:
Under the guidance of teachers and special educators, teacher assistants support the delivery of educational and behavioral interventions for students with the purpose of helping students reach their educational goals. Due to the varied and individual needs of each student, small group, or classroom, paraprofessionals may provide a variety of support and assistance and should be flexible in adjusting to student needs.

60 College Credits or Associates Degree/Successful completion of paraprofessional assessment

Basic clerical skills (i.e. typing, filing, copying)

First Aid/CPR training and certification preferred

Provide support/assistance to an individual student, small group, or a classroom in either regular or special education environments. Assistance may be specific to a student's individual plan, targeted towards specific group needs, or general classroom assistance that helps students access learning.

Provide support and assistance to students(s) in instruction, behavior, transitions, social emotional needs, or daily activities. Responsibilities may include toileting, assisting with feeding and lifting in addition to physical management training

Guides independent student work, small group instruction, or intervention services to pre-teach or reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by and with direction from the certified teacher

Meet with the teacher and/or case manager as needed to align goals and review responsibilities

Learn essential elements of classroom curriculum in order to provide assistance to learners

Assist all school staff in maintaining a positive and safe learning environment and supporting the Core Ethical Values

Review Individualized Education Plans when needed and understand the practical implications for daily practice; this may require academic data collection and documentation

Attend special education team meetings when required

Reinforce behavior protocols and practices in accordance with the school's discipline policy and as directed by the classroom teacher and/or case manager; this may include collaboration with other team members

Present as a good role model to all students and maintain professionalism with colleagues and parent/guardians

Actively participate in professional development plans required of all staff, including in-service and required online training sessions

Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the building principal or teacher, related to the responsibilities identified above

Aptitude for carrying out assigned tasks

Punctual

Reliable

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities

Ability to provide behavior management and crisis intervention, including trauma- informed practice

Ability to work as a team member to provide services to children

Ability to use sound judgement and knowledge of student behaviors and district policies to make decisions

Clear verbal and written communication skills

The physical and mental stamina to keep up with high-energy grade school students