Parapro/Aide

Position: Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide/Educational

Summary:

The Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide provides services as an employee of PESG servicing the district by providing assistance to the teacher, encouraging the students and supporting the learning environment in a positive manner.

Essential Job Functions (note this is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position):

• May involve assisting students or providing personal hygiene services and lifting.
• Ability to work one-on-one with students instructional needs in a special & general education setting.
• Ability to implement & monitor detailed behavior plan(s).
• Ability to work with various personality types.
• Ability to perform verbal& physical de-escalation techniques consistent with CPI.
• Ability to work with individual and groups of students
• May involve assisting students or providing personal hygiene services and lifting.
• Support teacher during the instructional day.
• Help with some preparation of teaching materials.
• Experience using technology as an instructional tool in the classroom.
• Work independently and cooperatively using a variety of instructional strategies.
• Ability to plan and organize; excellent work habits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
• Represent the District and PESG in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education requirements for position –HS Diploma or GED
• Completion of the Global Compliance Network Modules
• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using technology as an instructional tool in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Successful experience working with school age students.
• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint and SOARS clearance)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional climbing of steps
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Starting Date: Depends on approval

Work Year, Hours & Compensation: Hours and pay rates vary depending on assignment and district. . Non-Exempt.

Application Procedure:

Please visit www.mypesg.com to complete an application and to select an enrollment meeting to attend.