PARAPROFESSIONAL

Calm and Connect Academy; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Calm and Connect Academy in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers with classroom activities and non-teaching tasks. The role is non-exempt with a nine or ten month term and salary determined by the district schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting with reading, supervising sessions, helping with absent students, and preparing materials under teacher supervision. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may qualify with an associate

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility: Associate degree or 48 college credits or pass the Para-Pro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management such as reading instructions to pupils and supervising lessons.
• Assist with classroom instructions such as helping absent children and supervising individualized programs.
• Work with teachers to support activities, one-to-one or in groups, under direct supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Rapides Parish School District Calm and Connect Academy - Alexandria, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA:Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements
• Associate degree;
• At least 48 college credit hours; OR
• Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

REPORTS TO:

Principal of School

SUPERVISES:

Students

JOB GOAL:

To assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments

TERM:

Nine (9) months or Ten (10) months

SALARY:

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The assignment of duties of teacher aides is the responsibility of the principal of the school; consistent with Title I, Special Education, and parish guidelines.

The paraprofessional’s schedule MUST be written, definite, and flexible

• Aides are to report to work as assigned by the principal
• The school day is consistent with that of the They take the same breaks as the teachers
• Any scheduled in-service training activities which concern aides are to be considered a part of the work day
• Aides are to work with assigned teachers according to their plans and under direct supervision of the teacher(s)
• Assist with classroom management such as:
  • Reading instructions to pupils
  • Supervising lessons
  • Reading stories
  • Listening to oral reading
  • Checking seat work
  • Relieving teachers for conferences or emergencies
• Assist with the classroom instructions such as:
  • Helping children who have been absent
  • Supervising individualized programs
  • Dictating directions such as spelling
• Only the teacher diagnoses and prescribes-the aides assist in the treatment prescribed by:
  • Working on a one to one basis with children
  • Working with groups of children
  • Assisting teachers with responsibilities as they work with activities
• Teachers Aides are to be involved in activities such as:
  • Checking objective tests
  • Studying and becoming familiar with all materials to be used in activities to insure their effective use
  • Learning use and care of audio-visual equipment and materials
  • Reproducing materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors for the use of activities
  • Organizing and filing all pertinent materials according to skills
• Aides are to assist with routine classroom behavior but are not to be responsible for discipline of students
• If duties are assigned for the supervision of children outside the classroom, these must be under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member. Examples: hall, breakfast, bus, etc.
• Understands the principles of child growth and development
• Perform any other duties assigned by evaluator

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18,100 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Houston Keppinger , Supervisor
• Calm and Connect Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]