Paraprofessional, Instructional, Early Childhood, Part-Time (5.5 hrs/day)

TITLE: Paraprofessional, Instructional
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible for Paraeducator Permit per requirements of the Delaware Department of Education.
 
REPORTS TO: Principal (or assistant)
 
JOB GOAL: At the direction of the principal, assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with the classroom teacher to provide instructional and/or developmental activities for students.
2. Assists individual and groups of children to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher in various subject areas and motor activities.
3. Assists teachers with content-area instruction for small groups or with individual students.
4. In collaboration with the classroom teacher, implements consistent reinforcement of appropriate student behaviors, as well as surface management strategies to address the behaviors of students experiencing difficulties.
5. Provides specified prompts for student engagement and participation during large group activities.
6. Provides support to all students in academic and non-academic classes.
7. Assists in administering alternative tests and assessments.
8. Implements student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) or learning contracts, token economy/reinforcement systems, etc. across all settings to manage inappropriate student behaviors, including aggression and self-injury using proactive and responsive strategies.
9. Monitors students engaged in independent work or similar activities.
10. Supports the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
11. Reviews and reinforces classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual or close attention.
12. Provides information to assist the teacher in evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, individual student needs and progress.
13. Keeps teacher informed of student progress and learning needs.
14. Assists teacher in carrying out classroom activities; prepares instructional materials requiring knowledge of the instructional subject matter.
15. Sets up and operates equipment; uses assistive technology to support student learning and communication and other equipment.
16. Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students, including crisis intervention.
17. Prepares a variety of instructional materials, as requested by the teacher.
18. Assists with routine care, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and other custodial tasks, as required or requested.
19. Assists in arrival and departure routines of assigned students.
20. Maintains confidentiality as it relates to student records, IEPs, student files, health information, etc.
21. Performs related duties as assigned.

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent bending, walking, running and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 lbs. may be required. Assistance with physically aggressive behaviors may be required. Additional training to accommodate students’ special needs may be required.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 177 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
 
The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
2. Satisfactory child protection registry check.
3. Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
4. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.