What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 6459 position at Bozeman School District?
Salary Range: Grade Sped D: $18.13 - $19.44 hr DOE., or appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Benefits available. This assignment is temporary through the end of the 24-25 school year.
Description: Para-Professional will be working closely with teachers to implement individual instruction for students in grades K-5 in a collaborative elementary school atmosphere. Background in effective reading and math instruction would be beneficial. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and experience working with children is also necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
- Tutors students individually or in small groups according to lesson plans or at the direction of classroom teachers.
- Assists in assessing students' language and math skills and tutors to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
- Assists teacher in classroom operation and maintaining discipline.
- Assists with set up of classroom and preparation of materials.
- Assists students with schoolwork, test taking, organization, studying and related tasks.
- Assists with attendance reports, grading papers and tests.
- Processes and maintains inventory of books and other classroom materials and equipment.
- Assists on outings, field trips and other outside of the classroom activities.
- Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, computer, audio-visual machines, etc.
- Assists teachers or office staff with various clerical or administrative functions.
- Assists injured or sick pupils; contact parents for pick-up.
- Supervises students in common areas before and after school, at lunch, on the playground, or in the classroom when the teacher is temporarily absent.
- Insures student safety before and after school by supervising bus loading or assisting at cross walks and reporting unsafe motorists or traffic conditions to supervisor and/or police.
- Assists with other activities necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the classroom or program.
- Treats all matters of school business in a confidential manner
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The successful candidate for this position should demonstrate a supportive and encouraging attitude towards students with unique learning needs. A general understanding of academic skills is necessary. Candidates should enjoy working with students of all ability levels, have patience and persistence. They should be comfortable working in a flexible environment, yet also be well-organized. Candidates need to be able to communicate well with both students and adults.
Application Procedure: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online on the Bozeman School District website (www.bsd7.org) reference JobID: 6459
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.13 - $19.44 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
