What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title I Paraprofessional position at Hot Springs County School?

Position Type :

Support Staff / Paraprofessional

Date Posted : 1 / 16 / 2024

Location :

Ralph Witters Elementary School

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Title 1 Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the school Principal, facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to student and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties :

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note : Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Ability to pass a criminal background check required.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :

High School diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Attachment(s) :

Classified Salary Schedule 2024-2025

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Title I Paraprofessional job openings

Title I Paraprofessional

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title I Paraprofessional position at Hot Springs County School?

What is the career path for a Title I Paraprofessional?

Job openings at Hot Springs County School

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Title I Paraprofessional jobs in the Thermopolis, WY area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Title I Paraprofessional jobs in the Thermopolis, WY area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!