Paraprofessional - Riverview Middle School

Essential Job Duties

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
• Aid teacher in any way possible
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting
• Aid students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of record
• Relate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader
• Aid teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications
• Complete other duties as by Principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student's particular needs
• Prepare instructional materials as needed
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence

Cognitive Factors

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Physical Factors

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 30 lbs) - frequently