Paraprofessional

Para Pro Assistant

Qualifications:

Meets one of the following expectations: passed the Para Pro test, holds an Associates Degree, has 60 college credits, a substitute certification, or is a Registered Behavior Technician. Valid U.S. Driver's License and/or State I.D. Demonstrates skill in both written and oral communications and human relations. Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed. Proper background, character, disposition, and temperament to work with and/or around children.

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher/BCBA/Building Principal and/or designated administrator.

Job Expectation:
Under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher, principal or other designated certified personnel, assists faculty members in the instruction of students and in facilitating students' learning activities so that they attain the established curriculum goals adopted by the Mullica Township Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instruction:
  Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of information or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists teachers and/or students in the participation of small group instruction, exploratory learning, and independent work, providing intervention and support as needed or required. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
  
  Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Instructional Management:
  Assists the teacher in designing strategies to reinforce knowledge or skills which meet the individual needs of students. Assists the teacher in maintaining an inventory, organizing educational materials, preparing instructional documents, and other activities which facilitate the educational program. Processes student paperwork in accordance with directions of the teacher. Assists the teacher in organizing the classroom for instruction.
• Student Management:
  Supports the teacher in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs and interests of the students. Maintains student conduct in situations assigned by the principal in accordance with the contractual agreement. Maintains data collection, supports behavior plans, and the carry over of skills from related services opportunities. Supports students in the areas of personal hygiene, including toileting, and the like.
• Professional Development:
  Strives to maintain and enhance professional competence through professional reading as well as participation in workshops, conferences and appropriate staff development programs in accordance with district guidelines. Attends staff meetings as required by contract. Openly receives feedback and works to apply the feedback in an ongoing, professional manner.
• Professionalism:
  Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff. Maintains confidentiality about students in accordance with state and federal law as well as district policy. Attends work regularly, is punctual, and conscientious of returning from breaks in a timely manner.
• Other:
  Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Terms of Employment:
Ten month employee. Salaries, benefits, leave time, and conditions specified in the negotiated Agreement between the Mullica Township Board of Education and the Mullica Township Education Association. Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Employee Evaluation.