Paraprofessional - cross categorical; elementary

Position: Paraprofessional - cross categorical (elementary)
Location: Fostoria

Position Title:

Paraprofessional

Reports To:

Principal and assigned teacher

Job Objectives

Performs a variety of classroom support and personal care services to help students achieve productive learning

experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED.

* Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

* Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.

* Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.

* Holds or is qualified to obtain an Educational Aide Permit.

* Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.

* Congenial disposition and strong interpersonal skills.

NOTE:

Some assignments may require special training (e.g., first aid, CPR, etc.).

Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable qualification can be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.

* Portrays a positive, personal and professional demeanor in all forms of communication (i.e., interactions with students and staff, personal social media posts, etc.)

* Helps students with remedial activities. Reinforces materials introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.

* Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.

* Based on success/lack of success of various instructional strategies, is able to independently improvise by making necessary modifications to instruction or assistance.

* Provides recommendations for material adaption to meet individual/classroom needs.

* Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.

* Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assisted and/or augmentative devices.

* Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).

* Helps students with personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional. Administers basic first aid as needed.

* Helps feed students. Follows proper sanitation procedures to comply with all personal hygiene rules.

* Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.

* Supervises rest periods when applicable.

* Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.

* Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.

* Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems.

* Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, library, computer lab, etc.).

* Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the teacher and/or principal.

* Performs clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepares and distributes teaching materials. Checks papers and scores tests as directed.

* Prepares classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).

* Helps keep program and storage areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitizes classroom equipment as directed.

* Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.

* Promotes a favorable image of the school district.

* Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.

* Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.

* Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.

* Participates in after-school programs (e.g., open houses, etc.) as directed.

* Complete required training by appropriate deadlines (Vector, Gifted, Science of Reading, etc.)

* Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

* Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities

Required:

The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

* Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.

* Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

* Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.

* Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.

* Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

* Lifts, carries, and/or moves instructional supplies and equipment.

* Performs activities that may require reaching,…