Middle School Paraprofessional: Student Support

YOSS, Inc.; Middle School; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSS, Inc. is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support staff at the Middle School location in Australia. The role focuses on enabling teachers to devote more time to direct instruction by handling supervision, classroom support, and administrative tasks.

The paraprofessional will supervise students, assist with classroom activities, support data collection and attendance, and help prepare instructional materials under the guidance of the Principal or designee.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certificate required.
• Assist teachers with supervision and instruction.
• Assist with student assessment, grading, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at all assigned locations.
• Assist teachers in supervising and instructing students in the classroom as well as in the community during school hours.
• Assist with student assessment, grading work and scoring student tests, and collecting data on student progress.
• Assist with registration, initial records, and assignment of materials for new students.
• Assist the classroom teacher in securing, organizing, and administering make-up work for students due to illness.
• Assist with routine record keeping; assist in the maintenance of computer records and/or teacher records related to the instructional program and student progress; and assist in the maintenance of permanent records and attendance registers.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers, and manipulatives).
• Locate, operate, and return needed equipment.
• Assist in the verification of student absences by phone contact with parents.
• Assist in organizing field trip requests and handling follow-up arrangements.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist the principal/assistant principal in monitoring attendance, honor roll, outstanding students, and other programs that enhance instruction.
• Assist with school wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.
• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Provide help with personal care of students as needed.
• Supervise and assist students in loading and unloading buses.
• All other tasks as assigned by principal or designee.

Skills

Student supervision

Classroom support

Data collection

Education

Paraprofessional Certificate

Tools

Record keeping software

Job description

YOSS, Inc. is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support staff at the Middle School location in Australia. The role focuses on enabling teachers to devote more time to direct instruction by handling supervision, classroom support, and administrative tasks.

The paraprofessional will supervise students, assist with classroom activities, support data collection and attendance, and help prepare instructional materials under the guidance of the Principal or designee.