Elementary Paraeducator- Little Harbour School

Portsmouth School District; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth School District is seeking an Elementary Paraeducator for Little Harbour to support classroom, library and lab activities. You will reinforce lessons, monitor behavior and assist students with disabilities under supervision.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, confidentiality under FERPA, and participation in ongoing trainings. Experience with behavior support and learning technologies is valued in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and ability to assist reading, writing or math.
• Experience with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
• Work well with a team and with staff.
• Willing to obtain additional training and attend workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance individually or in small groups as directed by the lead teacher.
• Monitor and redirect behavior and implement behavior plans.
• Assist in planning and implementing instructional activities.
• Share observations about student participation and progress with teachers.
• Supervise and monitor students as directed by teachers or administrators.
• Participate in trainings and in-services.
• For one-to-one support, reinforce learning, assist with transfers and safety and help implement IEP-related accommodations.

Skills

Behavior management

Team player

Communication skills

Technology use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Reading/Writing/Math assessment proficiency

Tools

TCI

CPI

Job description

Elementary Paraeducator- Little Harbour

Position Purpose

The role and assignments of a paraeducator are not defined by a particular student, setting or program, but rather by students' needs as determined by the multi-disciplinary team. While every attempt will be made to keep the assignments over the course of the school year, it may be necessary to change a paraeducator's original job assignment to another to meet the varying needs of the students in the district.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

The paraprofessional primarily works in classrooms, libraries and computer labs assisting the teacher in reinforcement and enhancement of lessons.

Paraeducators are expected to attend all training sessions offered by the Portsmouth School Department that are specifically designed for them during the scheduled work times.

The Paraeducator May:

Independent of the teacher, theparaeducator may carry out instructional plans developed by a teacher, counselor or other professional staff. Many responsibilities overlap from one area to another.

At any given time of day, a paraeducator may be asked to fulfill a variety of duties:

• Individually or in small groups, provide instructional assistance, guiding additional practice opportunities, re-teaching as developed and specified by the lead teacher or related servie staff
• Monitor and redirect behavior, implement behavior plans
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities (academic, behavioral or life skills)
• Provide the special education teacher/staff with information and observations about general education assignments, activities and student participation and behavior, as well as any other pertinent information as it arises regarding the student
• Supervise and monitor students as directed by lead teacher or building administrator
• Willingly participates in skill and competency trainings and in-services

One-to-One:

• With training and under the supervision of the appropriate professional personnel, be willing to assist and manage behavior using using behavioral managment techniques such as TCI, CPI
• Monitoring and reinforce student academic, behavioral or life skills performance following best practices in the classroom, school and/or community settings
• Be used to supporting the integration of students with disabilities into regular classes by tutoring these students in regular class assignments, giving tests orally, implementing assistive technology and providing other accommodations outlined in the students' IEPs
• Document student progress as specified by the teacher and or therapist
• Assist/monitor students on and off the bus
• Reinforce or enhance learning of basic hygiene, or provide toileting, diapering and feeding assistance, if required by a specific job assignment and as trained. While this is a specific responsibility of a one-to-one paraeducator, nursing staff will be available for support and assistance during extreme situations
• With training and supervision by the appropriate certified personnel, may lift and transport students using appropriate equipment
• Intervene with other students about inappropriate behavior, language or actions

Additional Duties

• Assumes other responsibilities as specified by the Director of Pupil Services and Instruction, and the Superintendent of Schools.

Educational Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required and preferably:

• Completed two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's degree; or
• Meets rigorous standards of quality and demonstrates through a formal assessment the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, reading, writing, or mathematics

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Dependable, organized, possess good communication skills and emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs of students
• Able to maintain confidentiality following the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Able to maintain a professional attitude with students, families and staff.
• Able to work wellwith children.
• Able to manage student behavior, given training and support.
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Able to use or learn technology
• Willing to obtain additional training and attend staff development workshops

Travel Requirements

Travels to all school district buildings, city/state agencies and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in school building environments.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Rate:

Follow Negotiated Pay Rate (See Paraeducator's Agreement)