Paraprofessional (classroom Assistant)

Donegal School District; Ulster; Vor Ort; EUR 14.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

DONEGAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a part-time Life Skills instructional/educational assistant to support teachers in the classroom and life skills areas. The role covers both junior high and high school assignments and follows the student schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting students, and handling clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professional interactions with staff and families.

Qualifikationen

• At least two years of post-secondary education or an associate degree or higher.
• Strong computer proficiency and basic clerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Prepares instructional materials for teacher and student use.
• Carries out teachers' directions for instructional support.
• Monitors and assists individual students as required.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitors the physical environment and reports problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teachers or principal.
• Maintains courtesy and confidentiality in staff relations.

Kenntnisse

Computer proficiency

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Active listening

Patience

Child development understanding

Ausbildung

Two years post-secondary education

Associate degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Instructional/ Classroom/Educational Assistant
• Date Posted:
  7/17/2025
• Date Available:
  08/25/2025
• Closing Date:
  08/01/2025

DONEGAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Building: Available positions at Donegal Junior High School (DJHS) and Donegal High School (DHS) (Assignment may change)

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Schedule: 10-month support staff

JH: 8:00am-2:00pm

HS: 8:45am-2:45pm

Status: Part-time

Note: Follows the student school schedule

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing the Life Skills Teacher(s) with instructional and clerical support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares learning/instructional materials for teacher and student use.

2. Carries-out teachers' directions with respect to instructional support for students.

3. Monitors and assists an individual student (s) as required.

4. Performs clerical duties as assigned.

6. Monitors the physical environment and reports problems to appropriate personnel.

7. Performs other duties that may be assigned by the teacher (s) or principal.

8. Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Marginal Functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through standardized operating procedures. Internal contacts include the teachers, students and the district office employees. The external contacts include parents and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an understanding of the processes and procedures of a school. Must have completed at least two years of post secondary education, or possess an associate degree or higher or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment, as well as prior experience in dealing with students.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficiency with computers is preferred. Must possess some clerical skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times. Confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to listen, be patient and interact with students and have an understanding of child development.

Physical - Sit: 80%; walk/stand 20%

Lifting: May lift up to 60 lbs.

Vision: Normal

Mental - Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications.

The above description covers the most significant essential and marginal functions but does not exclude other occasional responsibilities and accountabilities the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the major purpose of this job.