Paraprofessional

USD 313 has a Paraprofessional opening at Plum Creek Elementary. 7.5 hrs per day, Monday - Friday, through the school year. Pay is based on education and experience.

USD 313 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

INSTRUCTIONAL PARA-PROFESSIONAL

SUPERVISOR:
Teacher and Principal

PAYMENT RATE:
According to Board Policy

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Good verbal and written communication skills
• 3. Must be neat, responsible, punctual, dependable
• 4. Be sensitive to needs of students & staff
• 5. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations.

• 1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• 2. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• 3. Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• 4. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress.
• 5. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• 6. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• 7. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students’ success in school.
• 8. Provides short-term classroom supervision during teachers’ collaboration times, etc., as directed by building administration. This would be for periods of time not exceeding 3 separate class periods in a single day.
• 9. Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
• 10. Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
• 11. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• 1. Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students
• 2. Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects
• 3. Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions
• 4. Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
At will

EVALUATION:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.