What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Instruction position at Jeffco Public Schools?
Paraprofessional Position
Mount Carbon is a high-achieving school with about 400 students.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and teaming. Teachers and
paraprofessionals at Mount Carbon are committed to using progress monitoring
methods to assess student achievement, make goals and change instruction to
best meet the needs of individual students. We often gather and analyze
multiple data sources to determine the impact of our teaching and to learn and
implement teaching strategies to best meet the academic needs of our
students.
Brief Description of Job
1. Requires direct instruction of students in
reading, writing, and math in multiple grade levels, as well as lunchroom and
recess supervision.
2. 95% of the job is working with students
academically, with the remaining 5% clerical/materials depending on the needs
of the teachers. Work with students often involves computer use.
3. Minimum of 4 hours, but looking more like
4.0 -4.5 hours, Monday – Friday for all student contact days.
4. Internal schedule changes based on the
needs of the teachers, students and administration.
5. Attendance is required on student contact
days; not all Paras work on early release days.
6. Currently, this position is for the 2017-18
school year, however there is potential to extend it to the 2018-19 school year
based on funding, need and appropriate match.
Required Competencies
1. Desire to make a positive impact on
student education with regular attendance.
2. Ability to learn research-based best
practices and school expectations with minimal support.
3. Excellent skills in the areas of
flexibility, time management, communication and organizational ability.
4. Computer skills - must use email, web-based
time entry system, Internet and academic software programs.
5. Ability to create and maintain a supportive
and nurturing learning environment in which there is a healthy balance between
academic achievement and social, emotional development.
6. Ability to use assessment data and change
instruction based on student needs to enhance student performance.
7. Understanding and implementation of
research-based best instructional practices.
8. Proven skills in using a variety of
effective and positive classroom/behavior management techniques.
9. Demonstrated success with and strong
interest in working with at-risk and mainstreamed special education
students.
10. Commitment to a collegial learning environment
contributing to staff morale and school-wide unity of purpose.
11. Ability and desire to take initiative.
12. Team players who strive to develop rich and rewarding
relationships with other people.
13. Individuals who are continually learning and acquiring
new skills, constantly seeking to discover new and more effective techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-Work with individual or small groups of students to support and reinforce teacher prepared lesson plans.
-Provide enrichment and intervention time using District-provided materials or activities.
-Organize and prepare materials and resources to support classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
-Supervise and manage student behavior as assigned.
-Prepare instructional art work (i.e. posters, bulletin boards and displays).
-Administer or assist with District and classroom assessments.
-Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, and organizing student records.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required. Jeffco paraprofessional training will be offered upon acceptance of a position and must be completed at first available training opportunity.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a school setting preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires basic language, math, writing and communication skills. Knowledge of general office equipment preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job does not supervise other employees.
CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in the same work unit or building and provides service to students and parents.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Medium exposure of self to bruises and cuts or injuries due to interaction with students. Low exposure of self due to bodily fluids (gloves are provided).
The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate and use interpersonal skills. The employee is frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute and compile. The employee is occasionally required to synthesize, evaluate and negotiate.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by classroom teacher. This position requires ability to make decisions and follow instructions of the classroom teacher and school guidelines. Errors in decision making could lead to improper instructions for students, or improper behavior management of students. Decision making requires collaboration with supervisor. Work is guided by District policies, school/department procedures.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross training in office equipment including use of computers. This position requires communication skills, ability to work with groups of students and ability to work independently.
