What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional III position at Mt. Ararat High School?
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instruct individual and or small groups of students under the indirect supervision of a teacher
- Prepare instructional materials
- Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by classroom teacher or designee
- Manage behavior according to IEP and behavior plans
- Supervise students during lunch
- Manage Behavior and Therpeutic needs
- May be required to assist students with mobility constraints, included but not limited to lifting students
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three years of post-secondary education or combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study
- Department of Education Educational Technician Authorization or able to obtain
- Experience working with High School students preferred
- Strong behavioral management skills, ability to consistently follow and implement positive behavior support plans
- Demonstrated record keeping skills
- Proven ability to function as a team member
- Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Activity Per Shift-
- Standing/Walking: 6-8 hours
- Sitting: 3-5 hours
- Lifting/Carrying: 3-5 hours, up to 50 pounds
- Pushing/Pulling/Sliding: 1-2 hours
- Climbing Up & Down Stairs: 1-2 hours
- Reaching Overhead: 1-2 hours
- Bending/Twisting: 3-5 hours
- Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: 1-2 hours
- Hands/Arms/Finger Dexterity/Hand Gripping: 6-8 hours