Paraprofessional Pre-K Split 26/27

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to assist teachers with instruction and discipline in general education settings. The role requires spending at least 80% of the day with students in small groups and grading papers under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supervising activities, monitoring progress, and performing related clerical tasks as assigned by the site administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of 60 semester hours or Praxis Paraprofessional examination.
• Ability to assist with instruction and maintain classroom discipline under supervision.
• Experience with grading papers and supporting small-group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with instruction and grading papers.
• Monitor group instructional activities and student testing.
• Support classroom behavior management and crisis intervention when needed.
• Perform other related duties such as clerical tasks and cafeteria duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group tutoring

Grading papers

Discipline support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college semester hours or Praxis Paraprofessional exam

Tools

ETS/Praxis paraprofessional exam

Job description

Kind of Work:

Under supervision of a classroom teacher, the Instructional Paraprofessional (Regular Needs) is assigned for at least 80% of the workday the responsibility for assisting classroom teachers with instruction and the maintenance of discipline in general education instructional situations. Responsibilities for the majority of the time must be spent on small group tutoring or instruction of children and grading papers under the supervision of the teacher and with other classroom duties assigned by the teacher. Other responsibilities such as additional related classroom clerical duties, cafeteria duty, etc. may be assigned for a minor portion of the workday by the site administrator/designee.

Examples of Work:

In the classroom, introduce and monitor group instructional activities, monitor student-testing situations, assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction, and manage student social skills development activities. Instructional assistance might include securing/producing-teaching resources such as bulletin boards, leading reading and/or other academic group activities, and responding to individual students requiring academic assistance. In addition, paraprofessionals may provide assistance by supervising student use of equipment (computers, tape recorders, instructional media programs, etc.), distributing/collecting assignments based on the teacher's directions, and facilitating the teacher in assessing student progress.

Classroom/Behavior Management:

Provides assistance to teacher by assisting with developing, implementing and evaluating classroom behavior management plans. Activities might include monitoring the behavior of individuals or groups of students, assisting with student conflict resolution, providing reinforcement to students for appropriate behavior, crisis intervention when necessary, administering behavioral consequences under the direction of the teacher, and maintaining the classroom management plan established by the teacher.

Other Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the site administrator Instructional Paraprofessionals (Regular Needs) may perform other responsibilities (20% of workday) including; assistance with parental contacts, ordering supplies, student record keeping, school lunch program information collection/maintenance, copying, maintenance/repair of materials, bus/car duty, media center assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of 60 semester hours or a passing score of the ETS/Praxis Paraprofessional examination