Position : EL Paraprofessional
Term : 9 Months
Classification : Classified
Location : District
- Qualifications : Must have 60 college hours of have passed the Para MEGA Exam;
Supervisory : No
Reports to : Building Principal
The job of the Paraprofessional is to be a member of a team working with students with special needs and to assist and support the Special Services Teacher.
General Expectations
Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.Supports the value of education.Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.Care for, properly use, and protect school property.Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents / guardians, other district employees and the public.Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and / or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.Essential Functions :
Curriculum support for studentsCreating individualized learning materialsSupporting students through assigned learning tasksReading aloud to individual or small groups of studentsDocumentation and record keepingMaintain structure of the classroomFollow classroom activities and lessons as set by the teacherFollow other directions in implementing student plans as directed by the teacherAssist in translating documents and interpreting for students and families as directedTravel to other EL Instructional sites as neededCarry out all other duties as assignedPhysical Demands
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :
Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
Move around the classroom
Read handwritten or printed material
Attendance
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conditions and Environment
The conditions and environment reflect that of a typical classroom setting.
Note : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
