What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - High School position at Sourcewell?
Position Type : Non-Certified Staff / Support Staff / ParaprofessionalDate Posted : 1 / 17 / 2025Location : High SchoolDate Available : 01 / 27 / 2025Closing Date : Open Until FilledDistrict : Pine River-Backus Ind SD 2174Pine River-Backus High School is searching for a paraprofessional to begin as soon as practicable. The hourly wage is $16.42. The position works from 8 : 15 a.m.-3 : 15 p.m. on student contact days. Benefits include : paid sick and personal leave, paid holidays, group health insurance, life insurance and a pension plan (Public Employee Retirement Association).Job Summary : Paraprofessionals assist teachers with various tasks. These include the following areas : lunchroom, playground, transportation, media center, copy room, classroom assistance, behavioral intervention or computer lab.Major Areas of Accountability : Assists students and teachers in classroom or designated area. Duties and responsibilites may include : Provides direct instructional support to individual and / or groups of students, monitors behavior and attends designated classes / activities with the students as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and directed by instructor.Assists in technological programs such as computer labs and instructional technology.Performs media center duties under the direction of the media center specialist.Assists teachers in maintaining discipline.Prepares material necessary for activities in the classroom as directed by the teacher.Supervision of students as directed by licensed teacher / supervisor.Attends to and provides for students' daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, including dressing, feeding, lifting, transferring, toileting / diapering, and medical cares as directed by licensed staff.Other tasks assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.Helps insure a safe and secure environment. Duties and responsibilities may include : Supervises areas where students gather such as hallways, classrooms, media centers, playground, bus areas and lunchroom.Accompanies students to and from various rooms.Assists students arriving and departing on buses.Accompanies students when being transported, as needed.Loads / unloads wheelchair-bound students on bus and / or waits with students for transportation.Keeps working areas in neat order throughout the day.Physical Involvement : Position requires extended periods of sitting, standing and stooping for performing classroom activities and supervision.Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.Mental Involvement : Ability to respond to changing technology.Exercises a high level of confidentiality in handling District information.Ability to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.Working Conditions : Normal classroom conditions.Occasional exposure to bodily fluids and airborne pathogens.Occasional lifting / restraining of students.May require exposure to outside temperatures and weather conditions.Minimum Qualifications : Education : High school diploma or equivalent required.Must meet Title One requirements by one of the following : Passing score on Para Pro examTwo-year post secondary degree or equivalentExperience : Prior experience working with children preferred but not required.
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