What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional- Elementary position at Algiers Charter?
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Position Description & Expectations
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Actively monitor students during all duties which include, but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, dismissal and class transitions.
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Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
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After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction.
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Assist the classroom teacher with modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities.
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Assist the teacher with accurate classroom record keeping (attendance, tardiness, gradebook).
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Provide one-on-one assistance to students as needed.
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Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher.
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Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
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Maintain the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
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Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share with the teacher.
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Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
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Maintain professionalism at all times.
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Be proactive in dealing with behavioral issues and adhere to school discipline policies for infractions
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Assist the teacher with keeping accurate records of students assigned to behavior modification/intervention plans
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Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent
You must meet one of the following requirements:
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Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment
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Have two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from an accredited institution with a total of 15 hours of general education course requirements shall include English/Composition (3 hours), English/Reading (6 hours), and Mathematics (6 hours)
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Have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution
