Paraprofessional Openings

Role: Paraprofessional Primary Purpose: To provide academic and/or social assistance to students. Includes regular education, special education, and/or 504 support in a variety of settings depending on specific assignment. Status: Full and Part Time Positions - This position is designated as a Paraprofessional position subject to the Paraprofessionals’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, School Board Policy, and School Rules and Regulations. Minimum Qualifications: Possesses or is eligible for NH Paraprofessional Certificate I and eventually II; Flexibility with change of tasks and/or assignments. Certification Required: Certification or certifiable as a Paraprofessional by the State of New Hampshire Department of Education Reports To: Classroom and/or Special Education Teacher Direct Reports: None Key Task, Duty, Responsibility Areas: ● Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. ● Help students with equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher. ● Assist with the supervision of students in and out of the classroom. ● Alert the respective classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. ● Maintain regular communication with teacher(s). ● Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. ● Participate in in-service training programs, as required/requested. ● Provide instruction to small groups or individual students. ● To become familiar with the required modifications and goals written into the IEPs/504’s, if applicable. ● Provide academic support for all students or with the focus on special education and/or 504 students as assigned. ● Guided by the respective teacher and/or the IEP/504, provide appropriate accommodations to materials. ● Assist in the administration of assessments, including accommodations. ● Collect anecdotal student information on a regular basis. ● Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students. Strafford School District Paraprofessional Job Description ● Perform other duties that are characteristic of the responsibilities of a paraprofessionals. These may be delegated by the building administrator or teacher. Knowledge, Skills, and Talents: ● Requires knowledge in school rules, practices, and law; NH Department of Education rules and school requirements; and School Board policy. ● Requires demonstration of strong collaborative, observational and coaching skills to support student programming and work in a team setting; problem solving skills to support student success; service-related people skills; verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills; operational skills in office equipment and technological instructional devices; technology skills in communication, student data management, and analysis, and reporting, and other school requirements. ● Requires excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet school district requirements, significant confidentiality responsibilities due to student and staff issues, resource management, and fiscal responsibilities in the area of school budget. Physical Requirements: ● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work at a desk; regularly convey information to school employees and the public; regularly move about inside/outside the main building and inside an office to access file cabinets and office machinery; and traverse stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds, such as supplies, folders, and books. Ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at efficient speed and to view computer screens for extended periods of time. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Sub-Roles Required: None Annual Summative Performance Evaluation Timeframe: Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed annually by the assigned supervisor in accordance with School Board policy. Background Check: Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check required by state law. Employee must pass background check to enable bonding by the district’s liability insurance carrier. Strafford School District Paraprofessional Job Description Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $16 - $22