Elementary School Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Medart Elementary; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakulla County School District Medart Elementary in Crawfordville, FL is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support students in the classroom. You will help prepare materials, organize space, supervise small groups, and support curriculum delivery.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), some postsecondary study or associate degree, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• 1. A. A high school diploma or its equivalent; and B. Two years of study at a postsecondary institution; (60 s.h.); or C. An Associate’s degree or higher; or D. Pass a rigorous examination demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.(The Praxis ParaPro Assessment)
• 2. Demonstrate proficiency in business skills, including typing/key-boarding skills, office machines, general filing/organization and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 3. Experience with children in an educational setting or related field. *

Responsibilities

• 1. Assist the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity.
• 2. Schedule space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desk, tables, chairs, activity areas and the like.
• 3. Examine long and short term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials.
• 4. Lead small group activity, following appropriate training, planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• 5. Assist the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• 6. Assist in the implementation of appropriate student behavior management techniques.
• 7. Assist in maintaining the security of records, materials and equipment.
• 8. Assist the teacher in the enforcement of classroom rules and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• 9. Assist in assessing student progress as directed, including proctoring the administration of tests, the marking of papers, and the maintaining confidential records.
• 10. Assist as assigned in the collection of assessment data from a variety of sources and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher.
• 11. Provide instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator.
• 12. Assist the teacher in maintaining the records which document student performance.

Skills

Typing

Office equipment proficiency

Filing & organization

Written and verbal communication

Experience with children in education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years postsecondary study (60 sem hrs)

Associate’s degree or higher

Praxis ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Wakulla County School District Medart Elementary in Crawfordville, FL is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support students in the classroom. You will help prepare materials, organize space, supervise small groups, and support curriculum delivery.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), some postsecondary study or associate degree, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work with diverse learners.