Paraprofessional (Autism) - Bates Middle

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree;
• The completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education;
• A passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule.

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher;
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district;
• Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices;
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics;
• Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics;
• Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention;
• Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress;
• Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.

Additional Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.