In-School Suspension Paraprofessional

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support Sage Valley Middle School students. The role involves supervising students during drills, assemblies, and field trips, encouraging academic and personal growth, and ensuring a safe environment under the guidance of the Building Principal and Classroom Teacher.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, willingness to receive training, and demonstrated experience working with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior training or willingness to take appropriate training
• Demonstrated experience in working with children

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips as required
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development through reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Prior training or willingness to take

Demonstrated experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Sage Valley Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior training or willingness to take appropriate training
• Demonstrated experience in working with children

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips as required
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

District benefit package for full time employees working 20+ hours per week (Unless hired after January 1st):

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance