GIS - Dual Language Immersion Paraprofessional

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Assists the teacher/consultant in meeting the students’ personal, social, and instructional needs related to the classroom curriculum as needed by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.

• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Implements activities developed by the teachers.
• Collects and summarizes student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provides general supervision to students under teacher’s direction.
• Monitors students’ social and vocational abilities through written documentation and observation.
• Communicates programmatic information to the teacher.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students.
• Knows how to implement emergency procedures.
• Keeps inventory records current and tracks location of educational materials that have been checked out.
• Adapts classroom materials (enlarge, record, braille, produce tactile books).
• Facilitates communication processes between regular education teachers and staff.
• Attends trainings or other meetings if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following is required:
• Have 48 hours of college credit or higher
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Para Pro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Para educator within 2 months of employment at GCS (free training resources provided)
• Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan and organize good work habits
• Other qualifications that the school district may require

HOURS: 180days per year; 32.5hours per week; 8:00-3:00PM

SALARY:$16.50-$16.70, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)

BENEFITS: Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.

Benefit information can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.