I.S.S. Recovery Room Title Para 7.5hrs/day - CL1911

Starting pay: $19/hr

About the role

The In-School Suspension/Recovery Room Para will perform duties associated with administering and operating the In-School Suspension or Recovery Room program.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Develop an educational program for students in the In-School Suspension or Recovery Room program.
• Use computers and instructional software to support students' academic needs.
• Manage paperwork and keep records timely and accurately.
• Organize, plan, and administer a variety of activities for multiple students.
• Supervise, manage, motivate, and support students assigned to ISS or Recovery.
• React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Accurately and timely complete all paperwork associated with the District/Building's Code of Conduct and BIST procedures.
• Guide a student's independent study as assigned by teacher, including remedial instruction.
• Maintain desirable student behavior and classroom management.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to meeting the behavioral needs of students.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to the principal.
• Always observe and follow all school district policies.
• Respond to supervisor requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by Administrators.
• Ability to effectively and safely restrain a student as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate's (or higher) degree, 48 hours of accredited college credit hours, or passed the Para Praxis Test.
• Meet all district employment requirements.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• Experience working with school aged children.
• Understanding of behavior management strategies and behavior reduction techniques specifically relevant to the school environment.

Skills

• Knowledge, skill and ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to develop an educational program for students in the In-School Suspension or Recovery Room program.
• Proficiency in using computers and instructional software to support students' academic needs.
• Strong organizational skills to manage paperwork and keep records timely and accurately.
• Ability to organize, plan, and administer a variety of activities for multiple students.
• Effective supervision, management, motivation, and support of students assigned to ISS or Recovery.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Sit, stand, and/or stoop for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel in personal or school district vehicle.
• Flexibility regarding scheduling, working conditions, and locations.
• Perform activities that require physical exertion.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

Schedule

Academic year plus other days as assigned.