Part-Time TANF Paraprofessional

Job Title:

Part-Time TANF Paraprofessional

Location:

Overland Elementary
Terms of Employment:
Part Time, up to 29 Hours per Week
Salary:
PII-$17.60, Must be Highly Qualified
This position is grant funded. Length of employment is based on funding.

To provide support and assistance students participating in the systematic intervention program in the district, under the direction of the regular classroom teacher(s).

• Assists in implementing technology-based interventions as directed by the Principal, AMP team recommendation and regular classroom teacher(s).
• Communicates with the regular classroom teacher(s) on student progress on specific intervention-based instructional programs on a weekly basis
• Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, or parent/guardian in any public setting and chooses the appropriate time, place, and supervisor to discuss problems.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students and all district personnel at all times.

• Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
• Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
• Performs any other assigned duties.
• Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.

--EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB--

• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of the teaching-learning process.
• Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Knowledge of Mac based computers.
• Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types.
• Possess sound emotional judgment.

Highly qualified classification is 48 college hours, AA degree, or a passing grade on the district approved Para Pro test.

• Computer and Peripherals Assistive Technology Equipment
• Duplication Machines Adding Machine/Calculator
• Optical Scanner Intercom
• Paper Cutter Video Equipment
• Laminator Audio Equipment
• Technology Equipment

• Finger, hand, and arm strength necessary to write on paper, chalkboard, overhead, etc., throughout the work day.
• Ability to work at a computer monitor.

• Exposure to weather extremes.
• Exposure to loud noises.