Paraprofessional - Full Time

Essential Job Functions

• Aids students in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration of tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Affords assistance in classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Affords assistance in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Affords assistance on field trips for the purpose of supervising students.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Affords assistance to students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, 504 goals, etc.
• Affords assistance to students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

Additional Duties

• Attends professional development opportunities required and/or related to the expectations of the position.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment.
• Devices such as iPad and Chromebook.
• SMS board.
• Copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or central office, may be required for certain positions and to attend professional development.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in a school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with elementary students and students with special needs desirable.

Application Procedure

• Please apply online.
• Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.
• It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Selection Procedure

• All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt