Paraprofessional Educator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Goal: The paraprofessional shall help students make growth by assisting them in small group settings and will aide as needed to help the school run seamlessly.

Overview: The paraprofessional shall have college experience and have a love of working with children. Associates degree is preferred.

Responsible to: Administrator

Supervises: May supervise students.

Evaluation: Paraprofessional performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel and this job description.
Details are found in the Employee Handbook.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES
The paraprofessional shall:

1. Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school's mission and vision and philosophy of education.

2. Be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.

3. Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

4. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.

5. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

6. Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.

7. Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

8. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

9. Shall notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.

10. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

11. Place his/her position ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

12. Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.

Essential Functions
The paraprofessional shall:

1. Reflect the purpose of the school in every activity.

2. Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.

3. Follow schedule and directions given by the administrator.

4. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.

5. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered setting.

6. Follow given plans.

7. Work to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.

8. Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school's philosophy.

9. Be flexible and adaptive to help the school day run seamlessly.

10. Keep accurate records.

11. Keep the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies in student progress.

12. Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public.

13. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.

14. Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.

15. Attend and participate in scheduled inservices, retreats, committee, and faculty meetings.

16. Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.

17. Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.

Supplemental Functions
The paraprofessional shall:

1. Supervise students and activities as assigned.

2. Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.

3. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Associate’s Degree Preferred

2. Experience working with children

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

2. Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours per day.

3. Able to lift 25 pounds.

4. Able to type up to 4 hours per day.

5. Possess excellent communication skills, orally and in writing.

6. Able to enter, store, and retrieve data in a computer.

7. Able to work in a stressful working environment.

8. Can work on multi-tasks and meet multi-deadlines.

9. Can supervise effectively and efficiently students assigned to them.

10. Has access to personal transportation.

11. Able to establish rapport and build relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person