ML support Paraprofessional

District benefit package for full-time employees working 20+ hours per week (unless hired after January 1st).

Qualifications

• At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
• Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities

• Working with Students
  • 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
  • Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
  • Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
  • Observe students’ work and study habits
  • Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
  • Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
  • 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
  • Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising 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
  • Assist students in the library or media center
  • Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
  • Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
  • 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
• Other Classroom Assistance
  • Assist the teacher 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
  • Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
  • 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
  • Help the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Help very young students with their clothing and snack time routines
• Other
  • Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
  • Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher
  • 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, and vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year