Long Term Sub Paraprofessional (February-June)

****THIS IS A LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE POSITION FROM FEBRUARY-JUNE**** Summary: As a paraprofessional you provide academic support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher. You collaborate with colleagues, including classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators, to meet the needs of your students. Major Responsibilities: Assist with and follow a variety of classroom tasks Carry out classroom schedule and routines Prepare materials and lessons with the classroom teacher Make copies of homework, parent notices, resources Assist in helping students complete assignments Attend to behavioral and medical needs Help maintain a clean and organized classroom Implement school and district policies and procedures Arrive on time prepared to work Communicate with classroom teacher with regards to students’ social, emotional, physical and academic needs Maintain confidentiality Develop and maintain helpful, supportive, respectful, and nurturing relationships with all children and families in the classroom Assist in the maintaining a safe, healthy, secure, exciting, and developmentally appropriate classroom Incorporate and pursue special interests and talents within the classroom Observe classroom procedures as often as possible. In the event that the classroom teacher is absent, paraprofessionals will be expected to take full responsibility for or assist the substitute teacher in classroom routines and pre-planned lessons. Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classroom. Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of dismissal process. Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend Qualifications: Required 48 college credits hours or Associate degree or Passing score on ParaPro test (Minimum requirement for meeting highly qualified status) Strong background in communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Bachelor’s Degree