Careers

Job Purpose:

Paraprofessionals/Student Aides are employed to assist the Classroom Teacher in performing the duties of educating the students assigned to her classroom and instruction groups.; and are required to implement special education or related services for a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students. Their duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature of the student’s abilities and challenges.

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties that the assistant will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job.

Skills/Qualifications:
Teaching, Documentation Skills, Reporting Skills, Listening, Verbal Communication, Connecting with Children, Motivating Others, Vision, Ability and Intent to Learn and Adapt

Duties:

Teaching and Learning

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.

• Assist in the implementation of SLA Individual Education Plans (SLIP) for the students and monitor their progress.

• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and ABA interventionists.

• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records, as requested

Administrative Duties:

• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.

• Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching.

• Assist with extended care if scheduled.

• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, Safety Care techniques, etc.)

• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others

• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.

• Attend staff and team meetings.

• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations:

In performing the above duties, works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective practices, and developing and implementing best practices.

Actively participates in faculty and grade level or department meetings. In carrying out these responsibilities, follows school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school vision.

Is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the there is reason to suspect or reasonably believe that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure. The teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students.

Assists in the supervision of students at school activities and events. Remains vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day.

Enhances school reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees will receive training through Safety Care ® , a behavioral safety training program which provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak. Employees may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

Paraprofessionals work under the overall supervision of the school’s principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers.

Hours and responsibilities

40 hour work week

Follows EBR calendar and closings, with minor adjustments

Attend annual fund raising activity (Cheers for Children)

Attend one SLA promotional event during the calendar year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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