Instructional Paraprofessional - NHS

Instructional Paraprofessional

Location:

Newark High School

Report To:
Designated Administrator

Qualifications:

Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following: an associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or a score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test. Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English. Has strong communication skills;

writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment. Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred. Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred. Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred. Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred.

Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments. Ensure student confidentiality. Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students. Work with students in variety of ways as directed by the teacher, which may include individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community.

Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work. Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher. Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times. May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.