What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Paraprofessional position at Hastings Public Schools?
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PARAPROFESSIONAL - ELEMENTARY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reinforces, provides practice and reintroduces reading, math, science, language and other academic instructional subjects, concepts and lessons delivered in the classroom by licensed instructional staff.
Works with students in the classroom in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
- Carries out and implements daily objectives to assist the student in learning the material and daily lessons provided by licensed instructional staff.
- May provide assistance to students in daily living skills, health needs and/or hygiene needs, if required.
- Adapts and modifies curriculum to assist students with special needs.
- Assists in the preparation and production of instructional materials.
Monitors, assesses and supervises student behaviors to assure consistent behavioral management consistent with any student IEP or to reinforce appropriate behavior and learning within the classroom. Implements and provides appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior consistent with district philosophy, rules and/or individual behavioral plans.
Assists students with daily, weekly or long term assignments; reviews and reinforces concepts and skills that student(s) have not mastered; reviews subject materials to assists students prepare for exams and tests. Provides a proper learning environment in study center and maintains classroom discipline and consequences.
Assists instructional personnel in the preparation of classrooms, daily lesson plans, and activities.
- Assembling classroom materials and supplies needed.
- Assists in transferring and securing students in wheel chairs.
- Assists in setting up assertive technology and equipment.
- Transports students to and from classrooms, buses, etc.
- Assists students with daily living skills or routines.
- Typing tests, handouts or other materials.
- Copying and duplicating materials needed for lesson plans.
- Assists in correcting tests, scoring tests, recording test results, etc.
Meets with and collaborates with other instructional staff to discuss student needs and student progress. Provides input and assists staff in identifying problems, concerns, issues or student progress.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School degree or GED equivalent
Must meet Highly Qualified Requirement of:
AA degree or the completion of 60 post-secondary credits in relevant subject areas, or Passing Score on ParaEducator Assessment (must meet HQ within 90 days of hire)
COMPENSATION: $20.96
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.96 per hour
Expected hours: 31.25 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
