Reading Intervention Paraprofessional

Reading Intervention Paraprofessional

Will be working with multiple grade levels throughout the day. Various positions available

Position Purpose
-  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Working with small reading/math groups at multiple grade levels through out the day. 

Essential Job Functions
-  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, computer instruction, and other skills. 
-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
-  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
-  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
-  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
-  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
-  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
-  Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
Additional Duties:
-  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility
Equipment
-  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Team Player
- Willing to implement and follow school/district policies and procedures
- Passion to work with students with emotional and behavioral needs
- Must understand the importance of confidentiality
- Positive attitude and flexibility
- Clear communication skills
- Patient
- Able to see students as individuals and respond to their needs
- Ability to tolerate poor social skills and help model appropriate social skills
- Follow student behavior plans
- Computer skills
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Strong organizational skills
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
-  Works in standard office and school building environments.
-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
-  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
-  High School diploma or equivalent.
-  Successful completion of college level coursework (48 credits) or passing of the ParaPro Exam
-  Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.


FLSA Status:             Non-exempt


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