Elementary Building Level Paraprofessional

Reports To:               Administration and/or Classroom Teacher
Length of Contract: One Year (184 Days) 
Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma and passing score on Paraprofessional Assessment or 60 college credits.
• Demonstrate a genuine concern for the learning of children
• Excellent Communication and Team Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Reliable transportation
• Knowledge of entry level employment positions

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with students, staff and families.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret teacher and related staff directions and follow through with instruction.
• Ability to work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning
• Ability to assist with supervision of students within the classroom or during arrival, dismissal, or recess.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and accurately communicate information in a timely manner with supervising teacher, staff and administration.
• Ability to be a positive role model and consistently follow through with positive behavior supports in all educational settings.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers and directs family communication to appropriate licensed personnel.
• Ability to assist with coverage of classes when the teacher or substitutes are not available.
• Willingness to be a team member that is flexible, open to ongoing professional development and can positively accept change on behalf of student or program improvement.
• Additional duties which may be assigned by the school principal.