What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary 2024 2025 position at Mount Pleasant Community School District?
Mt Pleasant Community School District
Job Title : Associate / Paraeducator
Reports to : Building Principal
FLSA Status : Exempt X Non-Exempt
DATE REVISED : March 23, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :
The Paraeducator will :
- support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
- assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth
- support social, emotional, and behavioral development
- establish positive and productive relationships
- effectively integrate the technology to support student learning
- practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :
- Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
- Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
- Assist students in use of computers.
- Carry out teacher's educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
- Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
- Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
- Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Earned high school diploma or education equivalent
Education and Licensure :
- High School Diploma or GED
- Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Physical Activity
Amount of Time
Occasionally
1%-32%)
Frequently
33%-65%)
Constantly
66%-100%)
Stationary Position
Moving
Talking
Hearing
Handling
Reaching
Typing
Repetitive Motion
Balance
Lift 0-10 Pounds
Lift 11-25 Pounds
Lift 26-50 Pounds
Lift Over 50 Pounds
Operate Motor Vehicle
WORKING CONDITIONS : Working Conditions
Working Conditions
Amount of Time
Occasionally
1%-32%)
Frequently
33%-65%)
Constantly
66%-100%)
School Hours
Indoors
Outdoors
Evenings
Weekends
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :
It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.
Last updated : 2024-10-30
