What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional for Special Education position at Greenbrier School District?
Position Type: Highly Qualified Paraprofessional for Special Education
Location: Greenbrier School District (Specific Building to Be Determined)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- Completed at least 60 hours of college credit; or
- Passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment
Job Description
- Assist students within a special education classroom setting
- Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher and/or building principal.
- Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed by the teacher.
- Implement behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher/supervisor, and treat all students with dignity and respect.
- Assist with the physical management, etc. Lifting may be required with some students.
- Assist with the maintenance of the classroom.
- Assist with duties including but not limited to lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
- Participate in training, staffing, and meetings as directed by the building principal and Administration.
- Adhere to confidentiality policies and practices for students under IDEA as outlined by the teacher.
- Follow any Greenbrier School Board Policy and/or practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration, building principal, and/or the supervising teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Encouraging to students and patient when reviewing materials
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable in a team-player role
- Creative and innovative thinker and planner
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office, Google apps
- Strict adherence to school philosophy, standards, and goals.
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities daily.
- Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.
- Works as a team member on building level committees.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying,zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and /or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Contact Information:
Name – Kelli Martin
Title – Deputy Superintendent
Phone – 501.679.4808
Email – martink@greenbrierschools.org
Salary Range/Schedule: http://greenbrierschools.org/salaries
Terms of Employment: 191-day contract
