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Learning Support- Paraprofessional (classroom Assistant)

Donegal School District · Mt. Joy, PA · 1 wk ago
Administrative$15/hrInternship

Summary of Purpose

This position is responsible for providing the Learning Support Teacher with instructional and clerical assistance.

Essential Functions

  • Prepares learning/instructional materials for teacher and student use
  • Carries-out teacher's directions with respect to instructional support for students
  • Monitors and assists an individual exceptional student or students as required
  • Performs clerical duties as assigned
  • Monitors student behavior during indoor and outdoor activities
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Learning Support Teacher or Principal
  • Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality
  • Participates in, documents and submits annual staff development, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
  • Checks email and responds daily

Scope and Impact

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through standardized operating procedures. Internal contacts include the teachers, students and the district office employees. The external contacts include parents and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires an understanding of the processes and procedures of a school. Must have completed at least two years of post secondary education, or possess an associate degree or higher or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment, as well as prior experience in dealing with students.

Special Skills

  • Proficiency with computers is preferred
  • Must possess some clerical skills
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times
  • Confidentiality is essential
  • Must have the ability to listen, be patient and interact with students and have an understanding of child development

Physical/Mental/Environmental

  • Physical: Sit: 80%; walk/stand 20%; may lift up to 60 lbs.; normal vision
  • Mental: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications
  • Environment: Normal classroom environment

Building: Donegal Primary School (DPS) • 10-month support staff • Monday–Friday, 5.5 hours/day (9:30 AM–3:30 PM) • Part-time • $15/hr min. • Follows the student school schedule

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