What are the responsibilities and job description for the Self-Contained Paraprofessional (6th-8th) position at Algiers Charter?
Self-Contained Paraprofessional (6th-8th)
What Success Means In This Position
The Paraprofessional position is a 10 month, non-exempt position. Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, this position will assist the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, and parents/guardians.
Position Description & Expectations
- Actively monitor students during all duties which include, but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, dismissal and class transitions.
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- After initial instruction by the teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction.
- Assist the classroom teacher with modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities.
- Assist the teacher with accurate classroom record keeping (attendance, tardiness, gradebook).
- Provide one-on-one assistance to students as needed.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
- Maintain the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
- Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share with the teacher.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintain professionalism at all times.
- Be proactive in dealing with behavioral issues and adhere to school discipline policies for infractions
- Assist the teacher with keeping accurate records of students assigned to behavior modification/intervention plans
- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
You must meet one of the following requirements:
- Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment 450 score and higher
- 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)
- Have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution
Physical Demands: the physical demands 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- May work prolonged or irregular hours
- Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Internal office space within a school environment
