Paraprofessional (MIMD) - Furman Middle

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree
• Completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education
• Passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting (highly desired)

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment
• 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
• Assists the teacher in providing any unique and/or special accommodations required for students
• Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner
• 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