Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Position Summary:

Staff members in this position provide assistance to the classroom teacher and facilitate pupil instruction. Employees in this position work to provide necessary instruction, training, services and individual attention to pupils. The assistant is monitored by the teacher in charge of the class, who, with their supervisor, reviews the work through observation and conferences.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students in educational classrooms in completing tasks assigned by teachers
• Assist the teacher in observing, recording and charting behavior
• Provides supervision to children in the hallway, lunchroom and playground
• Observe behavior and carries out behavior management activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Computers and Electronics
• Instructing
• Public Safety and Security
• Social Perceptiveness
• Monitoring
• Complex Problem Solving
• Judgment and Decision Making

Technology Skills

• Google Suite for Education
• Student Information System
• Student Intervention Programs
• Document Camera
• Projector, laptop, copier

Education and certifications

Certification requirement

• Bachelor's Degree with teacher qualification is preferred, but not required

OR

• A minimum of two years of college in the education field

OR

• High school diploma with three years experience working in education related field will be accepted
• Must be able to pass all required background checks

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Talking
• Pushing
• Driving
• Lifting 20-25 Lbs.
• Moving Up and Down from a seated position
• Restraining
• Walking up and down stairs.

We are looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students.

Paraprofessionals' responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. Paraprofessionals will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

• Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials.
• Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
• Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.
• Assisting Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Paraprofessional Requirements:

• A paraprofessional associate's degree.
• A bachelor's degree in child development or a related field may be advantageous.
• Having a first aid and CPR certifications is an advantage
• Experience working with children and special needs students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with educational software is an advantage
• Can start immediately

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20