Elementary Paraprofessional: Student Success Champion

Northumberland County School District; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County School District seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students with behavioral and academic needs in the general education setting. The role involves one-on-one interventions, following teacher plans, and serving as a positive role model to help students stay engaged.

The ideal candidate will meet state paraprofessional requirements, demonstrate dependability, and be eager to learn strategies for students with challenging behaviors, collaborating closely with

Qualifications

• Must meet paraprofessional qualifications as defined by district/state.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of work experience with children or college coursework.
• Associate degree or higher satisfies eligibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one behavioral and academic intervention in the general education setting.
• Follows behavior plan for the student as written by the teacher.
• Follows academic plan as indicated by the teacher.
• Serves as a positive role model for the student.
• Provides consistency and structure for the student.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements.
• Implements appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Assists the student to engage in or remain engaged in activities.
• Helps minimize impulsive behavior.
• Supports development of social and educational skills daily.
• Assists in building self-directed appropriate behavior and social responsibility.
• Ensures student safety at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality about student and family.
• Communicates professionally with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Maintains data related to behavior (appropriate/inappropriate).
• Provides instructional assistance in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/building principal.

Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Passion for helping children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of work experience with children

Two years of college coursework

Associate degree or higher

Knowledge of reading, writing, math concepts

Job description

Northumberland County School District seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students with behavioral and academic needs in the general education setting. The role involves one-on-one interventions, following teacher plans, and serving as a positive role model to help students stay engaged.

The ideal candidate will meet state paraprofessional requirements, demonstrate dependability, and be eager to learn strategies for students with challenging behaviors, collaborating closely with