Elementary Title Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

• Aids in planning and performing instructional goals and curricular activities related to the Title 1 program.
• Creates lesson plans, sets up student work areas, leads student work groups, maintains student folders, presents instructional materials, reads and listens to students, maintains the curriculum/book inventory, files documents, and tidies up the classroom space daily.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity to the director and/or a teacher.
• Pushes into classes and/or pulls students out to provide instructional reinforcement in conjunction with Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies.
• Provides individual attention, small group assistance, and instructional enforcement according to direction from the director and/or teacher.
• Prepares manipulatives, games, bulletin boards, and other materials required for daily instructional activities.
• Administers and scores various assessments and prepares documentation as required.
• Improvise when necessary to support the changing needs of the students.
• Implements appropriate behavior correction and encourages positive behavior.
• Maintains the physical appearance of the Title 1 classroom to create a fun, safe, healthy, inviting, and creative learning environment.
• Maintains proficiency in Title 1 programming needs.
• Operates a wide variety of classroom and office equipment including audio-visual equipment, copiers, computers, chrome books, and software (i.e., Skyward, etc.).
• Supports student supervision by participating in non-Title 1 duties such as morning/afternoon supervision, lunch/recess duty, field trips, bus duty, etc.
• Substitutes for the director and/or classroom teachers or other areas of the school depending on building needs.
• Attends training, staff meetings, and district meetings to stay updated on changes and policies.
• Maintains positive professional relationships with staff, students, parents/guardians, and administrators.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows a need-to-know policy regarding staff and student information.
• Maintains regular daily attendance following the expectations of the classified handbook.
• Completes online safety training in a timely manner and participates in safety drills.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required.
• Complies with all district policies and procedures.
• Communicates regularly with the director and/or principal regarding issues and concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience in an elementary or early childhood educational setting is preferred.
• Must meet district policy and state requirements for highly qualified paraprofessionals.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen per district policy.