PARA - INCLUSION - VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Middle School seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers with instruction and activities. You will support students with disabilities under supervision, track progress, and help manage the classroom using AT tools and accommodations.

Role involves supervising students, promoting a safe, student-centered environment, and participating in professional development. Employment is full-time or part-time for the academic year, with responsibilities aligned to the district's goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with diverse student behaviors and educational needs.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and activities.
• Support students with disabilities under supervision of teachers and administrators.
• Track student progress through data collection.
• Use computers and adaptive AT equipment to aid learning.
• Supervise students in various group settings and assist with management plans.
• Assist with accommodations and adaptations and student self-management.
• Collaborate to minimize distractions and promote learning.
• Assist with loading/unloading from buses and drop-off/pick-up zones.
• Participate in professional development and program-specific training.
• Maintain an ethical, student-centered, safe learning environment.

Skills

Student behavior management

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Adaptive technology

Job description

• Location2100 5th Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
• Base Pay$17.22 - $21.31 / Hour
• Job CategoryCLASSIFIED
• Employee TypeClassified 9-Month

Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Qualifications: Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs, primarily in the general education classroom. Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Job Summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and classroom activities. Assists students with disabilities under the supervision of special education/ general education teachers and building administrators.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small and large groups with the planning and direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Lift sixty (60) lbs. occasionally, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely. Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Terms of Employment: Full-time or part-time, Nine (9) months, academic school year

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator.

Additional Information

• SchoolVALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL