Paraprofessional, Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Starts at $18.90 per hour

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Models appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff.
• Affords assistance to students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Affords assistance in the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods.
• Affords assistance with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Affords assistance to teachers in monitoring, collecting data, and maintaining records regarding student performance and progress.
• Performs routine classroom management and maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.
• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of children as directed by certified staff.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Committed to helping all students learn - assists students and reinforces learning concepts for individual or small groups.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings.
• Regular daily attendance is essential.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Capable of working with diverse populations and handling situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Possesses the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of various physical activity.

Other Information

Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 7.00 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 10 Month, Non-Exempt
Salary: Wages are administered consistent with negotiated agreement or board adopted salary schedule.