Paraprofessional - Behavioral Skills -Riverview Middle School
Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana · Huntington, IN · 7 mo ago
EducationInternship
About the role
Assist in the education of students.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
- Avoid confrontation and maintain established standards of behavior
- Implement an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal or Department of Special Services
- Prepare instructional materials as needed
- Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence
Requirements
- Successful completion of 60 hours of college credit or successful completion of the Para Professional Test
- Meet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality
- Successfully complete Crisis Prevention Intervention training
Qualifications
- Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
- Work independently and make sound decisions
- Handle confidential and politically sensitive matters discreetly
- Communicate clearly and courteously, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community
Skills
- Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
- Use independent judgment and initiative
- Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
- Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in this job description.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in this job description.