Paraprofessional-Elementary (anticipated)

PCM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Prairie City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PCM CSD is seeking a Paraprofessional for PCM Elementary to work closely with one or more students on a regular basis and help provide an excellent education. You will reinforce material as directed by teachers and support student IEP goals in a dynamic classroom setting. Starting pay is $15.96/hour.

Paras work 7.5 hours per day, with schedules following the school calendar. Under supervision, you will assist with instructional activities and participate in mandatory trainings to ensure a safe,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with students of all abilities.
• Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups.
• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Follow directions from teaching staff and school administration.
• Adapt instructional activities to assist students, supporting them cognitively and physically.
• Assist in meeting IEP goals for students served.
• Complete mandatory yearly training (Bloodborne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.).
• Contribute to a culture of excellence for all.
• Attend work regularly and on-time.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist with classroom supervision and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with students of allAb

Ability to accept direction from staff

Background checks cleared

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - PCM Elementary

Starting pay is $15.96/hour

Elementary paras work 7.5 hours/day, work days follow the school calendar

Position Purpose

To work closely with one or more students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with an excellent education.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work with students of all abilities
• Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with student(s) to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to follow directions as provided by teaching staff and/or the building principal.
• Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist students; supports students both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
• Assists in meeting the IEP goals of the student(s) being served.
• Completes all mandatory yearly training once it has been assigned. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.)
• Contributes to a culture of “excellence for all”.
• Attends work regularly and on-time.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings.
• Assists with classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other such duties as needed. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher/principal.

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Considerable floor-sitting, bending and lifting, as needed, to work with children.
• Mobility as required for classroom and playground supervision.
• Patience as required for working with challenging students.
• Good health to minimize absenteeism.
• Dexterity as required for clerical duties.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting students who require assistance with basic needs.
• Duties outside of the classroom as assigned.
• Recess supervision as assigned.

PCM CSD is an EEO/AA employer.