One-on-One Paraprofessional

Job Title

An individual is needed to assist a school student with one-on-one direct services. This is a full time position with 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day. Locations include Crisfield Academy & High School as well as Somerset Intermediate School.

The assistant will primarily be assigned to provide assistance to one student. However, working with small groups of students can be assigned, especially in the absence of the student. The assistant will help the student with various classroom learning activities and assignments as well as managing behavior.

Other duties may be assigned by the Building Principal, teacher or Special Education Supervisor or other official in Administration.

• Meets with teacher to discuss planning the daily lesson and instructional program.
• Monitors the student's progress and discusses progress and concern with the teacher.
• Follows and reinforces all classroom instruction.
• Maintains a secure and orderly child center environment.
• Serves as a positive role model for students – encouraging them and understanding any problems they may have.
• Provides intervention as needed in the instructional program.
• Participates in meetings regarding program planning and student progress as directed.
• Uses technology as an integral part of instruction assistance.
• Follows a behavior management program under the supervision of assigned teacher.
• Completes appropriate activities as prescribed in the student IEP.
• Assists students with critical/functional life skills as necessary such as feeding, diapering and cleaning accidents.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Must have a High School Diploma and at least 48 college credits or a high school diploma and a passing score (455) on the Paraprofessional Test as administered by the Educational Testing Services. An Associate's degree or higher is preferred. Please attach supporting documentation to your application.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Previous training in child care is preferred.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructional textbooks and instructional aides. Ability to write student progress reports and small group lesson plans as directed. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, teachers, parents and administrators.

Mathematical

Skills:

Must have good basic arithmetic skills and working knowledge of subject matter being taught to student(s) that individual is assigned to.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must use good judgment in working with assigned student(s) and when dealing with parents/caregivers.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and Internet based software that is used as instructional aides. Pursues training and development opportunities to expand technology knowledge.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
Accepts feedback and criticism. Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities;
Use time efficiently; and set goals and objectives. Must be dependable. Must possess leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills and have ability to motivate persons of diverse backgrounds. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Other

Qualifications:

Must enjoy working with young age children with multiple perspectives and multi-cultural differences. Must understand difficult child behavior and be able to tolerate and respond in a positive manner…