Full-Time Paraprofessional - Specialized Programs - RISE- Multiple Positions

Under direction of the Building Principal, the Paraprofessional assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality, accepts constructive feedback, and maintains an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Supports the classroom teacher in instruction by engaging in planning, following plans outlined by the teacher, and working with individual students/small groups.
• Supports the classroom teacher in assessment by monitoring independent work, collecting academic/behavioral data, and assisting in keeping accurate/current records of student progress.
• Supports the classroom teacher in organization by performing clerical duties, assisting in gathering/developing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates characteristics of an effective team member by engaging in problem solving, and exhibiting flexibility and cooperation.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Works continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Assumes other responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources/Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

Requirements

• High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits.
• State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
• Experience in working with students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 504, and IEP's.
• Criminal background check and Tuberculin testing.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Assist with self-care plans such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, and other daily living activities.
• Physically assist students to engage in activities such as walking or eating, able to kneel and work on the floor with students, able to walk for long periods.
• Assistance with physically aggressive behaviors may be required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Criminal background check and tuberculosis test.
• Proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License).
• Documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A.
• Completion of I-9 form.
• Completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.