Function:                    

Assists in implementing lesson plans and preparing academic materials;

Assists the teacher in the rewriting of materials to meet academic levels of a student or group;  

Assists the teacher in implementing student IEP’s;  

Works with students one-to-one or in small groups;

With appropriate supervision and training, assists in teaching communication skills, implementing student behavior and learning programs with the use of behavior modification and crisis intervention;  

Assists with the physical demands of functional life skills and academic skills, in school and community settings ; 

Makes observations, collects data, and gives input to appropriate staff;   

Monitors and is aware of medical needs of students, medical concerns and responds to emergencies as needed ;

Monitoring student attendance and punctuality;

Assisting the supervising teacher with clerical duties;

Providing assistance to students as needed.

Resquired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:        

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form;  

Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances;  

Ability to reinforce lesson plans to support the educational program for student;

Ability to follow directions from the teacher, which may include reinforcing instruction presented by the teacher ; 

Ability to provide personal attention to students on an individual basis;  

Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instruction;  

Ability to use patience and care to provide students of all abilities with an active learning environment;  

Ability to demonstrate flexibility to work with students and staff;

Ability to carry out assignments to completion;  

Ability to perform clerical work and knowledge of computers and keyboarding;  

Possess basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support student learning;  

Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skills;  

Ability to have strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents and/or the community;  

Ability to attend professional development sessions;  

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:          

Associate’s Degree or pass paraprofessional skills testing prior to employment;

High school diploma/equivalent; Experience working with children.

Schedule:                   

6.5 Hours per day, 181 days per year (2017-18)

Salary:

$11.32 per hour

This position will be posted until July 5, 2017 at minimum or until filled.