Paraprofessional - Buildings

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The West Plains School District is currently accepting applications for the position of paraprofessional for the current and upcoming school year. A paraprofessional is responsible for assisting students individually and/or in small groups as well as assisting classroom teachers with class activities. This position is open until all positions are filled.

• 60 college hours Preferred and/or paraprofessional exam.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successfully performing tasks of the kind listed below.
• Ability to deal pleasantly with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Displays and understanding of district curriculum.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline.
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher.
• Provides opportunities for the students to experience success in instructional activities.
• Promotes maximum student involvement in instructional activities.
• Incorporates instructional prescriptions or remediation and/or enrichment.
• Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, need and interests of the students.
• Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials.
• Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
• Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback.
• Provides teachers feedback on student performance.
• Assists students with evaluating their own performance.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports.
• Maintain accurate records such as grades, attendance, etc.
• Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives.
• Reproduces materials for learning activities.
• Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence.
• Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e. tests, quizzes, etc.)
• Assists the teacher in obtaining and using audio-visual equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques.
• Enforces behavioral expectations as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrates effective techniques to maintain appropriate behavior
• Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
• Maintains confidential nature of all school related matters.
• Other duties assigned by the superintendent.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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