Ketchikan Charter School SPED Intensive Paraprofessional

Ketchikan Charter School SPED Intensive Paraprofessional

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

Ketchikan Alaska

Job Purpose:

To assist intensive needs special education students.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Instruction:
Provide direct services to students placed in a program under the supervision of a teacher. Work as a one on one aide with students in all academic areas. Works cooperatively with assigned teachers in assigning and grading work. May work with 1 to 3 students.

2. Teamwork:
Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Works cooperatively with school employees, students and visitors.

3. Administration:
Completes paperwork as required by program. Maintains records of lessons and progress of students.

4. Child Supervision:
May perform supervision duties as assigned by the building administrator. May supervise students at restrooms, in the cafeteria, and on the playground.

Requirements:

1. Requires High School Diploma and advanced training. Must be Highly Qualified. (AA degree, BA degree, 48 semester hours of post-secondary study, or pass the ETS parapro test)

2. Requires ASL skills and EIPA assessment.

3. Requires a thorough understanding of classroom management skills and methods of dealing with youth who may have behavior issues.

4. Requires a willingness to perform various job-related duties. A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to work cooperatively with others is essential.

5. Requires skill in conducting tutorial sessions and using various media to help the student with regular classroom assignments.

6. Requires ability to keep accurate records and track student attendance.

7. Requires pre-service and in-service training programs.

8. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff and students.

Mathematical Skill:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Problem Solving :
Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Student Service :
Manages difficult or emotional situations in a positive manner. Responds promptly to student needs. Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills :
Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork :
Contributes to building a positive work environment.

Diversity :
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics:
Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethics.

Judgment :
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Planning/Organizing :
Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism:
Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for their own actions.

Quality :
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Safety and Security :
Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance and punctuality :
Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability :
Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps…