Paraprofessional - New Holstein Early Childhood Program (PT)

About the role

This position would work 3.75 hours daily (7:30AM to 11:15AM), with a total of 18.75 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Supports instruction to all students reinforcing the certified teacher’s lessons.
• Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
• Aids in providing specialized attendant services as required by the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and as directed by the teacher.
• Performs administrative support and assistance for teaching staff.
• Prepares documents and correspondence including typing letters, memos, schedules, notices, tracking data and other miscellaneous items; photocopies documents; maintains files; and distributes items, as needed.
• Assists the teacher and administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct.
• Provides supervision of students as directed by the teacher and/or the principal.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Organizes the physical environment to ensure that the classroom is safe and supports the learning of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates professional conduct.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Develops and maintains trust and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff members.
• Serves as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Participates in in-service training and programs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required; one to two years of experience working with school-aged children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of office procedures, general office equipment, and of the operation of equipment and teaching aides utilized in the classroom.
• Ability to learn departmental programs, operations, and policies with respect to general functions performed.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex clerical tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to observe, assess, and accurately report the behavior of others.
• Ability to be patient and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.