Instructional Paraprofessional: Student Support & Inclusion

Shelbyville Central Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelbyville Central Schools is looking for a Paraprofessional (Instructional) Title I to support classroom instruction and student learning. This role focuses on reinforcing skills, assisting with assessments, and maintaining an orderly learning environment.

The paraprofessional will work with students individually and in small groups under supervision, assist with documentation and parent communication, and support inclusion for students with special needs in alignment with IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• Supports students in reading and math to reinforce skills.
• Assists with classroom preparation and materials.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Shelbyville Central Schools is looking for a Paraprofessional (Instructional) Title I to support classroom instruction and student learning. This role focuses on reinforcing skills, assisting with assessments, and maintaining an orderly learning environment.

The paraprofessional will work with students individually and in small groups under supervision, assist with documentation and parent communication, and support inclusion for students with special needs in alignment with IEP objectives.