Plato Lab Paraprofessional

Summary:

The High School Educational Programs Paraprofessional assists in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. The paraprofessional will also support high school students in course remediation and exploration through PLATO, APEX, etc. courses. To accomplish these tasks, the paraprofessional works closely with the staff and administration of School City of Hammond Schools.

General Responsibilities:

* Observe, record, and report student behavior, attendance, and academics.

* Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.

* Support high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

* Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.

* Escort/transport students to and from various school areas as needed.

* Assist in record keeping.

* Take attendance and record absences.

* Help prepare instructional and performance materials for use.

* Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate.

* Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to instructor or administration.

* Distribute assignments received from the student's teachers and/or school staff. Administer tests and comply with special instructions regarding high school educational programs.

* Collect and return to the teachers and/or school staff any assigned schoolwork done by the students.

* Document student behavior and activity throughout the student's stay in the classroom.

* Always maintain appropriate supervision of all assigned students.

* Guide students and supervise them when they are in CTE programs.

* Execute the usual custodial duties of attendance and the reading of the bulletin.

* Carry out any special instructions related to the students and the classroom as indicated by the administrator in charge.

* Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

* Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or administrator, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Personal Qualities:

* Relate well to students and enjoy working with them in an educational setting

* Maintain and respect confidentially

* Use acceptable verbal and written communication skills

* Understand and follow directions accurately

* Be neat in appearance

* Have good moral character and responsible behavior

* Exhibit a positive attitude toward work and school

* Demonstrate patience and sensitivity to children and adults of all races, backgrounds, and degrees of ability

* Be punctual and have good attendance

* Demonstrate a positive attitude toward using technology in the educational setting

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

* Supervise the students assigned to the classroom.

* Enforce the rules and regulations as approved by the administration regarding the climate, expectations, and atmosphere of the classroom.

* Serve as a liaison between the student and his/her regular classroom teachers regarding assistance in academic problem areas and in the assignment of additional work.

* React to change productively and handle other tasks assigned.

* Appropriately organize, maintain, and operate all classroom equipment.

* Support the value of education.

* Support the philosophy and mission of the cooperative and school district.

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write simple correspondence.

* Comply to all district rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

* Must possess 60 or more college credits or have passed the Para Pro Assessment

* Experience with Microsoft Office applications - MS Word, Excel, Power Point

* Experience in data entry, filing, and other general clerical skills

* Experience using computers, and other technology

* Willingness to participate in training opportunities relevant to position available in the school setting

* Ability to learn the use of educational resources available

* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment

* Experience with SCH resource applications - MS Office, PowerPoint, Power School, Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, & Parent Square

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).