Substitute Paraprofessional - Afterschool Program

Responsibilities

• Helps the operation of a school class and the supervision of students
• Prepares instructional materials
• Aids students individually and in small groups with material previously presented by the instructor
• Aids in the organization of reference and resource materials and room displays
• Takes roll and keeps attendance records
• Maintains order in the classroom or on the playground
• Operates audiovisual equipment and/or office machines
• Provides services to students with specialized needs; assists students who require personal and health care; may aid with personal hygiene and other needs
• Aids in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment
• Performs other routine duties as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in working with school-age children in an organized education, health, childcare, or other structured setting or related experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of child development and child guidance
• Basic emergency, first aid and health care techniques
• Classroom procedures and equipment
• Methods and techniques of instruction
• General needs and behavior of children
• Methods and technique of lifting and moving children with physical limitations
• Personal hygiene practices
• Emergency procedures as they relate to obtaining professional medical and safety assistance
• Appropriate techniques for the physical management of special education students
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Conflict resolution methods and techniques
• Procedures and practices of classroom and playground safety
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assist with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment
• Reinforce instruction to individuals or small groups of students as directed by the teacher
• Lift children in and out of school buses, wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment
• Aid students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs
• Conform to and support the assigned teacher's style of classroom management
• Effectively assist teacher in responding to students' emergencies
• Print and writing legibly
• Learn methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional environment
• Aid in supervising and disciplining assigned students according to approved policies and procedures
• Work independently with minimal direction
• Provide assistance to parents and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Understand and follow oral and written directions