Title Paraprofessional (Interim)

This is a temporary / Interim position through end of this school year (May, 2025)

Qualifications :

Educational Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate's Degree, two years of post-secondary education or completion of the

Para Pro Exam.

Experience :

General knowledge of basic technology.

Experience in working with and supervising groups of children.

General Expectations :

Experience w / technology (i.e. word, google, excel)

Excellent communication skills

Adaptable & dependable

Ability to work w / supervisors & co-workers

Quick learner; able to learn new skills quickly and implement

Team player

Reacts to change productively

Implements effective lessons using time / materials

Does what's best for kids

Adheres to federal laws on confidentiality (FERPA)

Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and students.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.

Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.

Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities :

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards :

Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.

Comply with the privacy rights of students.

Safeguard confidential and / or sensitive information.

Communicates pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school

district and community.

Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure a safe and efficient working

environment.

Ensure that all activities conform to the district, state, and federal guidelines.

React to change positively and productively.

Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Responsibilities :

Assist teachers with providing instruction to students who have been identified as

needing more intensive math and / or reading instruction.

Assist teachers in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the

individual needs of students.

Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.

Assist students with class assignments individually and in small groups.

Tutor students as directed individually and in small groups.

Assist teacher with small group instruction.

Assist in monitoring student progress.

Grade papers and assist the teacher with record keeping.

Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions :

Level 3 - Medium Work

Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10-25 pounds of

force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force

constantly.

Frequent sitting and / or standing.

Occasional crawling, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching and stairs.

Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.

Requires lifting, moving, carrying, pulling or pushing heavy objects or

materials

Position will remain open until filled