Paraprofessional

Havre Public Schools Education Foundation; Havre (MT); In loco; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Havre Public School is seeking a paraprofessional to assist certified staff with students in the classroom, helping reinforce reading, math, language arts, and computer instruction. The role includes supervision during non-instructional activities and field trips, as well as supporting students with special needs to maximize inclusion.

Under supervision, you will aid in lesson delivery, assist with record-keeping and behavior management, and prepare educational materials.

Competenze

• Assist students with reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Prepare materials and reinforce instructional materials and skills.
• Assist with record-keeping of student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and maintain safety.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Construct, copy and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and learning.
• Participate in IEP processes as needed.
• Assist with daily living activities for students with disabilities when required.
• Follow safety rules and proper assistance procedures.

Mansioni

• Under supervision of certified staff, assist with instructional goals and classroom duties.
• Support teachers with student learning and program implementation.
• Aid in individual and small-group instruction and practice.
• Help with assignments, tests, and assessments and correct as directed.
• Support with preparation of instructional materials and resources.
• Record and track student progress and performance.

Conoscenze

Follow instructions

Basic math

Word and Excel

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Teamwork

Reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or No Child Left Behind requirements

Experience with special needs children desirable

Descrizione del lavoro

$16.50 hr - starting wage

Location: East End Colony & Hilldale Colony -

Havre Public School provides school car & paraprofessionals will travel with teachers each day

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• 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.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.