Middle School Special Education Para-professional for 2024-2025

Blytheville School District is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education paraprofessional.

Applicants must have one of the following

60 Hours from an accredited college or university

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or univeristy

Successful completion of the Para-Professional Praxis Exam

Responsibilities

Classroom and School Environment

• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
• Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch)
• Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction
  
  

Instruction (if applicable)

• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
  
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork)
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable
• Participate in professional development opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children
• Bachelor's degree a plus, but not required
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences.
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught
  
  

Hours

• Full-time position