SAC/ISS Paraprofessional at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervise the In-School Suspension class.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Maintain order and discipline among students assigned to In-School Suspension.
• See that student assignments are obtained and communicated to students.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help students master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Return student assignments to assigning teachers.
• Notify the school administration of any difficulties in obtaining student assignments.
• Prepare a list of students assigned to In-School Suspension and distribute it to school staff.
• Assist with general student supervision during the school day as directed by the school administration.
• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the In-School Suspension room.
• Teach and interpret the rules and procedures of ISS to students assigned to ISS.
• Foster an attitude of cooperation and positive relations with faculty and staff.
• Assist with the implementation of the NLRSD Desegregation Plan.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, 60 hours of college credit, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam
 

Experience: preferred but not required

Computer Skills:  Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and other applicable technology

Certificates & Licenses:  Minimum as stated in the Education section listed above, with a preference for teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses

Other Requirements:  Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

      Vision  (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

      Sense of Sound  (ability to converse with students and parents)

      Sense of Touch