Migrant Preschool Paraprofessional - 26-27

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students’ work and study habits
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
• Absorb and assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Absorb and assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Absorb and assist in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet Para Professional requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or 32 core academic credits from an accredited university (with a passing grade of “C” of better) or Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Para Professional experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain the confidentiality of staff and students

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred

Problem Solving Skills

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Productivity/Efficiency Skills

• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software and accounting/financial software

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and occasionally meets deadlines with severe time constraints

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Terms Of Employment

• School based support staff calendar assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment.