Middle School of Poplarville In School Suspension (ISS Monitor) Paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment.

Reports To

Job Goal: Functions Essential Administration

Essential Administration

• Afford assistance to certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives;
• Free certified professional employees from non-professional duties;
• Provide academic assistance to students in detention;
• Monitor students who have had behavioral issues in class;
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and other skills;
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs;
• Afford assistance with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs;
• Document student learning and performance;
• Afford assistance with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task;
• Supervise students during bus duty, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas;
• Afford assistance with field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision;
• Create, copy, and distribute educational materials as needed;
• Afford assistance with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education;
• Afford assistance with students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Afford assistance with students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities;
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs;
• Help with the facilitating of state assessments;
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher;
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers;
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students;
• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students;
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work;
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned;
• Participate in and complete the approved district Professional Development Program;
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign;
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth;
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines;
• Submit required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately;
• Inventory classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment;
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance;
• Show regular attendance and punctuality.

Classroom Management

• Exhibit effective classroom management skills by providing a safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning physical environment;
• Consistently implement approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.

Communication

• Exhibit effective communication skills by demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Professional Development

• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned;
• Participate in and complete the approved district Professional Development Program.

Policies and Procedures

• Comply with district and school policies by adhering to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines;
• Submit required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately;
• Inventory classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment.