Paraprofessional I Full Time - Highland Park Elementary

Job Summary

The job of Paraprofessional I is to assist assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check are required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be Highly Qualified as per the Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Additional qualifications include:
• At least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours)
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution
• Satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher
• Official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with the application or upon a contingent offer of employment.
• Unofficial transcripts can serve as a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
• Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Proficiency in operating standard office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Prior to Employment

• Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.
• Provide official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment if applicable.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and provide support to lesson plans while adhering to safety practices.
• Administer tests and evaluations, proctor tests, and monitor student progress.
• Confer with teachers to evaluate student progress and implement student objectives.
• Implement students' learning and behavior plans to meet their social and behavioral needs, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring individual students in various settings and providing appropriate classroom intervention.
• Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize related reports to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
• Report incidents such as fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc., to maintain the personal safety of students.
• Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary.
• Assist other school personnel as required and needed.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with other work units to effectively perform duties.
• Participate in various meetings, workshops, and other training sessions to receive and convey information.
• Read a variety of manuals, present information to others, follow written and verbal communication, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Employee Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.