Paraprofessional (MOMD) - Wilder Elementary

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess an Associate’s or higher degree;
• The completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education;
• A passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay: $14.88 Hr. - $23.80 Hr.

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher;
• Helps to implement appropriate daily learning experiences that align with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition;
• Collaborates with the teacher to help ensure informed decisions regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices;
• Provides assistance in providing unique and/or special accommodations required for students;
• Promotes a safe, secure, healthy learning environment;
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner;
• 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;
• Retrieves performance data of students being served to help evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress;
• Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher;
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.