Paraprofessional (Charter Schools)

School Administrative Unit #9; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit #9 is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist classroom and special education teachers, supporting instruction and building operations.

Responsibilities include recordkeeping, data collection, assisting students individually or in small groups, and maintaining confidentiality and a safe learning environment. Collaboration with teachers and staff is essential to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Two years postsecondary study or an Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with recordkeeping and data collection.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support students in nonacademic areas.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality.
• Provide a safe environment for students.
• Cover for teachers during meetings.
• Follow district policies in assisting and motivating students.
• Assist Media Specialist in library-media operations.
• Perform general / building clerical tasks.
• Greet visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by teacher or supervisor.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Data collection

IEP/modifications

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Two years postsecondary study, or an Associate's Degree (or higher) required.

2. Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Administrator and/or Special Education Administrator

PURPOSE: To enhance student achievement by assisting the classroom or special education teacher with student instruction, and/or supporting the efficient operation of the building.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DEPENDING ON JOB ASSIGNMENT, MAY INCLUDE:

1. Assisting teachers/ supervisors by performing recordkeeping, data collection, and filing and by implementing modifications and accommodations as required by IEPs, 504s and behavior plans.
2. Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Supporting students in nonacademic areas.
4. Maintaining a high level of ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality with regard to student matters and all other confidential school business.
5. Providing a safe environment for students.
6. Covering for teachers when he/she is in a meeting.
7. Following district policies and procedures in assisting and motivating students in academic, social, and community environments.
8. Assisting the Media Specialist in maintaining the efficient operation of the library-media center.
9. Performing general / building specific clerical tasks.
10. Greeting visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
11. Performing any other task relevant to the job that may be assigned by the teacher or Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION: Wages, length or work day/week/year, terms of employment and evaluations will be in accordance with the provisions of the negotiated contract.