What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessionals position at Focused Staffing?
Position: Paraprofessional
Rate: $20 to $22 per hour
Focused Staffing Group is seeking experienced Paraprofessionals to support the teachers in educating, motivating, and inspiring the students at our partner school.
Qualification/Requirements
- Two years of college or high school graduate preferred
- Paraeducator training preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
- Current police, child abuse, FBI, and Act 24 checks (required)
General Duties and Responsibilities:
The Paraeducator supports a certified teacher with preparing instructional materials, implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, monitoring student behavior, and documenting student progress throughout the school day.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing, instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned students throughout the school day.
- Observe, monitor, and redirect the behavior of assigned students during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and field trips according to school and program procedures.
- Maintain accurate records on student progress and behavior for school programs and outside agencies as required.
- Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned students.
- Under the teacher’s direction, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress. Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as required.
- Flexibility with additional needs that may arise based on individual cases
- Provide a nurturing environment for all students. Enforce school policies and procedures fairly and consistently to ensure all students' health and safety. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
- Maintains a professional, confidential, and ethical relationship with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Attends and actively participates in all faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings at all times.
- Remains educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
- Performs related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
