General Education Paraprofessional – Kindergarten
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
District/Organization: Richmond Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: Pursuant to REA Contract
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.
Building Administrator
PayPursuant to PARA Contract
WORK LOCATIONWill L. Lee Elementary School
Hours9:50am-1:50pm Full School Day // 8:50am–12:50pm on Early Release Days
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther 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
Supervises students when the teacher is not present.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE- 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.
- 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)
- Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.
- 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 projects and maintain a flexible attitude.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to use positive behavior support intervention techniques autonomously.
- Ability to make reasonable student focused decisions autonomously.
- Ability to implement various student plans simultaneously and report factually to the teacher.
- Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
- Ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team.
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