Doral Academy is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Classroom Paraprofessional or in class 1:1 special education paraprofessional. If you are driven to help students succeed, come join our team of outstanding educators and make a difference!
Benefits:
Doral Academy provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:
- Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off program providing 11 days each year (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
- Membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two years of college‑level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
- Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
- Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
- Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
- Knowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
- Works well with students, staff, and the public
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO: Building Principal and Classroom Teacher
JOB SUMMARY
To work under the direction of the K-12 Teacher or Building Principal in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Students
- Maintain high academic standards and expectations
- Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
- Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
- Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
- Observe students’ work and study habits
- Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
- Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
- Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
- Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
- Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher
- Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
- Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
- Assist students in the library or media center
- Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned by the teacher
- Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
- Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
- Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
- Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Other Classroom Assistance
- Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
- Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
- Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
- Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
- Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
- Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
- Help the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin Boards and other classroom learning displays
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Help very young students with their clothing and snack time routines
Other
- Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
- Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher
- Attend faculty meetings as required
- Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
- Seek assistance should emergencies arise
- Represent the school district in a positive manner
- Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
- Perform other duties as assigned
NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Location: Meridian, Idaho
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 28 per week
Benefits:
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- Middle school
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Work Location: In person
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