Elementary Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Reports to:

Supervising Teacher, Case Manager, and Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Dept:
Varies and may include Special Education, Title I, Media, Technology, School Readiness or other

Terms:

School Year Position (approximately 9 month) Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Days:
Monday through Friday

Hours:

7:40 am - 3:00 pm

5.83 hrs/day

34.15 hrs/week

As directed by the teacher, case manager, or principal, paraprofessionals provide guidance, support, concept review/practice, living skills support, and perform other duties based on specific programs and individual student needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 year Associate's Degree / or 60 college semester credits / or passing score on MN Paraprofessional Assessment / or demonstrates MN Paraprofessional Core Competencies (or ability to complete requirements within a time frame determined by the building principal/assistant principal)

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Experience in or knowledge in child development, education, or childcare setting

Special Knowledge/Essential

Skills:

• Flexibility to work within a variety of settings including: one-on-one, small and large groups, multiple settings
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, and their families.
• Accepting of individual student needs and limitations
• Ability to be cooperative and flexible in daily changes regarding assigned duties, supervision, and daily schedules.
• Demonstrates basic technology skills preferably with experience in Google programs.
• Accepts direction from supervising staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and administration.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.

Physical / Working demands:

• Must be able to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs
• Duties may include the supervision of students during recess or outdoor class activities in cold or below freezing temperatures.

Provides academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and life skills support:

• Adapts instructional materials, equipment, or strategies as directed by the teacher, supervisor, or case manager to assist the individual needs of students.
• Reinforces and reviews concepts that were presented by the classroom/special education teacher with students in a one to one or small group setting.
• Provides supplemental tutoring, job skills, guided practice, and other instructional relevant activities to students as directed by the supervising teacher(s).
• Provides behavioral support and implements behavior plans for students as directed by teacher/case manager related to IEP goals, objectives, and behavioral plans.
• Provides support in the community for on-the-job training related to a student's IEP plan, goals, and objectives.
• Assist students with daily living skills which may include, but not limited to dressing, toileting, eating, and overall hygiene.
• Provides support as necessary for students who may be dealing with emotional or behavioral obstacles in a calm and direct manner.

Supervises students to ensure student safety:

• Escorts and assists students to and from their classes.
• Assists in the preparation of education materials and equipment while ensuring they are used properly and students remain safe.
• Provides supervision in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeteria, and other areas involving school-related activities.

Works Cooperatively with Others:

• Assists the supervising teacher/case manager with charts, copies, files, data processing, forms, mailings, and communications.
• Collects academic/behavioral data and monitors student progress.
• When requested, participates in conferences beyond the regular work day.
• Maintains student and family data privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, case manager, or building principal/assistant principal.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting:
  Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects that weigh up to 50–75 lbs
• Stooping, kneeling, and crouching:
  Frequent bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students
• Fine finger dexterity:
  Ability to use athletic equipment or perform other tasks that require fine finger dexterity
• Vision:
  Ability to see to monitor student activities and close vision to read handwritten or typed material
• Hearing and speaking:
  Ability to hear conversation in a noisy environment and communicate clearly and concisely
• Stamina:
  Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Duties may include the supervision of students during recess or outdoor class activities in cold or below freezing temperatures.

Disclaimer:
This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a…