Part Time Learning Strategies Paraprofessional Paraprofessional - Cedar High School

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

Department: School             Date Prepared: 07/2021

Job Title: Learning Strategies Paraprofessional 

Classification (FLSA Status): Non Exempt

Lane/Salary Grade: Grade 3

Location:  Cedar High School

Expected Work Hours:

• 27.5 hrs/week (7:50 AM - 2:45 PM WITH A BREAK)

• During regular school hours

General Function:

Under the direction of the school principal, working with the Learning Strategies teacher to assist students who are in need of additional academic support.  Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate academic skills and attitudes leading toward improved academic standing, including credit recovery, in order to foster greater independence and responsibility in the student. 

Organizational Structure:

Job Title: Learning Strategies Paraprofessional

Supervisor’s Title: School Principal

Jobs Reporting to this Title: None

Summary and Overall Objective:

Under the direction of the school principal, working with the Learning Strategies teacher to assist students who are in need of additional academic support.  Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate academic skills and attitudes leading toward improved academic standing, including credit recovery, in order to foster greater independence and responsibility in the student.

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support credit recovery with students that are struggling academically

• Administer and help with GradPoint credit recovery software

• Track student credits and monitor student academic progress in GradPoint software

• Work with a Learning Strategies teacher to collect, document, manage, and use data to inform student intervention plans, referrals for additional supports, problem solving, schedules and services to benefit students. 

• Able to use Google Suite effectively (i.e.Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)

• Communicates constantly with classroom teachers, support staff, students and parents 

• Ensure that changes to student programming are data driven and documented effectively. 

• Provides instructional support assistance to individual students and student groups.

• Works with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address student’s academic needs. 

• Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular on-going professional development 

• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.

• Supports and helps to develop plans for students who have struggled with attendance and Tier I classroom behavior.

• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management. 

• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students. 

• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.

• Complies with established district policies and procedures.

Competencies (Knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of schools and settings.

• Must have the ability to be understanding, patient, friendly, and show a receptive attitude toward children.

• Must have the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions

• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior. 

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a level required for successful job performance. 

• Ability to help others. 

• Ability to meet and interact with teachers and students with tact, courtesy, and discretion. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out essential duties of this position. 

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems involving concrete variables

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions

• Ability to learn the special needs of particular students

• Ability to learn and follow rules and regulations as they apply to the job assignment

• Ability to learn emergency procedures

• Ability to follow directions

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; and any licenses or certifications required. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associates degree or 48 college semester hours (72 quarter credits) from a college or university; 720 hours on a certified transcript from a technical school or passing results (460) on the ETS ParaProfessional Assessment

• If the applicant cannot provide evidence of Highly-qualified status as per R277-324-5, the applicant must take and pass Project Para Modules and Assessments prior to working with students. (There is no cost for this assessment). Applicants can begin the modules and take the assessments at any time by registering at para.myesu.org

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience in a public school setting is preferred.

Job Related Experience:

• Previous experience in a public school setting is preferred.

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Required Licenses and Certifications: 

• This position does not require any certificates or licenses.

Character

• Iron County School District expects all employees to practice high standards of moral and ethical conduct which are consistent with the values taught in our schools. 

• All employees are expected to be law abiding, ethical and honest; and demonstrate respect for the dignity of all students, colleagues, parents and members of the community. 

• All employees are expected to adhere to all district policies while employed. 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: 

• The employee will work in a learning strategy room where students come for academic support when in need of credit recovery 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Employees working under this position are considered to have regular contact with students who may place the incumbent at risk to bodily fluids.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. 

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is occasionally asked to escort and assist children as necessary

Machines, Tools, Equipment Used: 

• Copy machines and high speed duplicators. 

• Computer technology. 

• Video equipment including VCR, camcorders and TV equipment. 

• Classroom Technology (i.e., projectors, document Cameras, SMART Boards, etc.)

Possible Hazards: 

• Contact with dissatisfied individuals

Expected Work Hours:

• 27.5 hrs/week (7:50 AM - 2:45 PM WITH A BREAK)

• During regular school hours

Travel Requirements: 

• Personal transportation to and from school building is required

Terms of Employment: 

Job Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified  Personnel.

This will be considered an "at will" position.  For further information regarding "at will" employment, refer to Iron County School District policy GCD Hiring Procedures.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Iron County School District is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.