Paraprofessional Aide

Paraprofessional Aide

Lake Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students who require one on one assistance with daily activities to maximize their potential. Students may have a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, cognitive, and sensory. Applicants should be calm and poised individuals with a passion for all kids, utilizing their ability to be flexible based on the needs of the students they serve.

NOTE:

Educational Aide Permit or ability to obtain the Educational Aide Permit

• High School diploma required
• Educational Aide Permit required or ability to obtain the Educational Aide Permit
• Previous experience assisting students with learning in public school settings
• Previous aide experience preferred
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations
• Experience with difficult behaviors or behavior disorders preferred
• Ability to work with students with varying levels of disability and behavior disorders
• Skilled in student management
• Exemplary work attendance history
• Positive reference/recommendation from employer/supervisor
• Conflict resolution experience
• Team and department compatibility
• Computer skills and excellent keyboarding skills
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and collaborate with all staff members
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with students - approachable
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to stand, walk and move in outdoor conditions and/or settings
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments
• Displays professionalism, confidentiality, strong character, and excellent work ethic
• Models responsibility, honesty, respect, integrity, citizenship, commitment, and leadership skills
• Qualifications and duties according to job description
• Salary and benefits according to negotiated contract
• All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically

Essential Functions:

(The below lists are not ranked in order of importance)

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist children in moving from one area to another and keep on schedule
• Organize and assist on field trips
• Assist regular classroom teacher with classroom projects and study groups
• Contact parents of students when necessary when requested by either teacher or parent
• Work with special education students individually and in small groups
• Aid student with their tasks, read to students, conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching
• Assist students with regular classwork
• Promote good social relationships between children
• Assist student's according to IEP
• Maintain familiarity with students IEP and ETR
• Assist students who need help eating
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., custody papers, medical records, communication with parents and other teachers.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Assist students in purchasing lunch if needed
• Observe students when they are eating to prevent choking
• Monitor student behavior – be ready to de-escalate, pursue, or separate – utilize PBIS techniques effectively and correctly to maintain safety
• Get all students to the correct buses on time
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, hall and/or classroom, recess
• Direct and discipline children according to the directions of the classroom teacher and/or refer disciplinary cases to the building principal
• Circulate and spot difficult situations before they develop into problems
• Supervise games and safety precautions during use of playground equipment
• Report any damaged, broken or dangerous equipment to the building principal immediately
• Supervise children passing to and from the classroom to the cafeteria, gym, assemblies, or other activities
• Make sure children do not enter restricted supervision areas of the building
• Make sure children do not loiter in the halls, washrooms, or other unsupervised areas
• Other duties as…