General Education Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Richmond Community School District Will L. Lee Elementary School
- Richmond, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Richmond Community School District Will L. Lee Elementary School
- Richmond, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

The purpose of the?
General Education Paraprofessional is to serve as instructional aides in Kindergarten classrooms under the supervision of the teachers and principal.? This position will directly assist the teacher in with daily instructional activities, non-instructional activities and student management.

REPORTS TO
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Building Administrator

PAY: Pursuant to PARA Contract

WORK LOCATION: Will L. Lee Elementary School

Hours: 9:50am-1:50pm Full School Day // 8:50am–12:50pm on Early Release Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements/follows teacher’s instruction of classroom procedures, reinforcement, philosophy and consistency
• Assist classroom teacher with supporting student educational needs
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on the buses, if needed
• Regularly lifts 40 lb. individually
• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques
• Manage required forms and records
• Assist students with breaks and implementation of behavior charts
• Assist students in de-escalating challenging situations using calm, respectful, and consistent approaches.
• Recognize potential behavioral concerns and use proactive strategies to help prevent escalation.
• Supervises students when involved in non-classroom activities, recess, lunch etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems
• Implement prescribed behavioral management programs
• And other duties assigned to support the educational needs and plan for students

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervises students when the teacher is not present.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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• High School Graduate, must provide High School Transcripts
• Must be able to implement strategies for student independence.
• Must be able to follow data collection information to support functional behavioral assessment.
• Must have exceptional knowledge and skills in working with student behavior management.
• Must have demonstrable skills and prior experience in following a health care plan, if needed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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• Ability to read, analyze and comprehend instructions, professional journals and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.
• Ability to write clear, concise, objective notes regarding activities during the instructional day to third parties (families, outside agencies, others)

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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• Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

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REASONING ABILITY
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• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex…