Early Childhood Paraprofessional; ASL

Paraprofessional

The Primary School has an opening for a paraprofessional in the early childhood special education classroom (ECSE). This position requires fluency in American Sign Language.

Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher with delivery of instructional services to students. A personal aide also provides non-instructional services to students necessary for the student to access the district's facilities and programs. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Displays an understanding of district curriculum
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
• Provides opportunities for students to experience success in instructional activities
• Promotes maximum student involvement in instructional activities
• Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation and/or enrichment
• Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
• Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate instructional materials
• Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
• Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
• Provides teacher with feedback on student performance.
• Assists students with evaluating their own performance.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
• Maintains accurate records such as grades, attendance, etc.
• Reproduces materials for learning activities
• Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
• Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
• Assists the teacher in obtaining and using audio-visual equipment
• Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
• Enforces behavioral expectations as directed by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrates effective techniques to maintain appropriate behavior
• Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
• Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative, regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
• Participates in the appropriate number of hours of professional development as outlined on the Paraprofessional In-Service Record.
• Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.

Assists assigned Teacher with supervision of students at all times.

Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.

A minimum of a high school diploma, equivalent (GED), with at least 60 college hours preferred. Demonstrated aptitude for successfully performing task of the kind listed above. Must have the ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds as an essential job requirement. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence and memos

Write short correspondence and memos

Communicate one on one and in small groups

Understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations

Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An individual who holds this position:

Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel

May have to use therapeutic restraint

Will regularly…