ED​/Levels Classroom Paraprofessional

Please be advised that this posting is for the  school year:

7.5 hours/day for a total of 37.5 hours/week

$14.30/hour

180 day (student calendar)

Under the direction of a classroom teacher, the paraprofessional assists student(s) with individually or in small group settings, by providing instructional, behavioral, or other support necessary for student success.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff/teacher in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.

It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

• Paid leave days
• Access to Working Well Clinic at no cost to the employee

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt