Substitute Application (Paraprofessional)

Qualifications

Completed at least 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; or Passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013); or Passed the Paraprofessional Assessment (September 23, 2013, or after)

Other Requirements

• Clearance on background check that is satisfactory to the Senior Administration.
• Possess positive character traits that are student-centered.
• Possess ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.

Essential Functions

• Provide push-in and pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas to students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of NWEA, reading text levels, state assessments and classroom formative assessments.
• Aid in activities assigned by and under the direct control of the Certified Interventionist teacher.
• Work with individual and/or small groups of students on best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials.
• Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students.
• Serve on the building level PST and participate in PST meetings.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers when designing and selecting interventions.
• Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports as required by the district.
• Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support researched-based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth.
• Follow all district guidelines and policies.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned by administration.

Physical Demands

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Move around the classroom.
• Read handwritten or printed material.

Evaluation Of Performance And Employment

The evaluation of performance will be conducted by the Building Principal in conjunction with the District Instructional Coach.