Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours; Secondary

Job Title

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our students and utilize best practices grounded in research regarding how these students learn best. Assist teacher in execution of lesson plans designed to promote best practices. Support non-academic needs to remove barriers that may interfere with academic success. Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings as needed. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents.

Abide by and maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal requirements.

Additional Qualifications

The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the way of necessary change. The strong desire to achieve outstanding results. The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students. The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed.

The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students. The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for support and ongoing learning.

Professional Qualifications

High School Diploma Required. Additional training and/or experience in education preferred.