Part-Time Paraprofessional at Miller Elementary School

Lafayette School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,215; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Part-Time Paraprofessional at Miller Elementary School to assist special education teachers and support students. This role involves working closely with students to ensure their safety and instruction across various activities. Candidates must have 48 hours of earned credit or successfully pass the ParaPro assessment. Responsibilities also include tutoring, assisting with personal hygiene, and implementing behavior management strategies. This part-time role offers 28.75 hours per week at a rate of $15.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess 48 hours of earned credit or pass the ParaPro assessment.
• Experience in supervising or assisting students preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with students’ arrival and departure to/from school.
• Monitor and support students' physical welfare.
• Implement behavior management strategies as directed.

Skills

Assistive technology operation

Behavior management strategies

Personal hygiene assistance

Tutoring individuals and small groups

Education

48 hours of earned credit

ParaPro assessment passed

Job description

Part‑Time Paraprofessional at Miller Elementary School (JobID: 2267)

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional
• Location: Miller Elementary School
• Rate: $15.40
• Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 9:00 am‑3:30 pm (Mon‑Fri when school is in session)
• Benefits: PTO

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Paraprofessionals work directly under the supervision of special education teachers or classroom teachers. All paraprofessionals are responsible for ensuring the safety and instruction of students across all activities and locations, and must maintain complete confidentiality about students and their records.

REPORTS TO

The paraprofessional reports directly to the building administrator or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 48 hours of earned credit or
• Passed the ParaPro assessment (may start without the ParaPro certification at a lower pay rate until the certification has been earned)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with students’ arrival to and departure from school. Assist bus drivers and students with adaptive equipment and monitor the physical welfare of students.
2. Accompany students in different school and community settings; or escort students between different locations, such as from classrooms to libraries, computer labs, resource rooms, other locations within the school, and community‑based activity locations.
3. Assist students with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living, following universal precautions.
4. Assist teachers with functional assessment activities to gather information about students’ current levels of performance, both strengths and needs.
5. Work with individual and small groups of students using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
6. Tutor individuals or small groups of students using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers and other professional practitioners, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech/language therapists, augmentative and alternative communication consultants, and behavior consultants.
7. Lift, transfer, seat or position students for functional participation in activities using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Carry out gross motor activities recommended by the physical therapist.
8. Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher and behavior consultant.
9. Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.
10. Conduct prescribed/standardized reading and math programs.
11. Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline.
12. Supervise playground, lunchroom, and study hall.
13. Operate equipment and assistive technology devices, such as audio‑visual, office, communication devices, computers, and seating and other positioning equipment.
14. Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards; and maintain classroom supplies.
15. Set up and maintain classroom equipment and learning centers.
16. Prepare individualized instructional materials.
17. Observe and record information about students’ performance and behavior.
18. Record attendance, maintain records such as grade books and medication administration records, and perform other clerical tasks.
19. Attend staff or IEP meetings at the request of the teacher or administrative personnel.
20. With teacher instruction, will independently study materials to develop skills and knowledge of classroom curriculum/procedures/best practices and use of equipment and/or technology.
21. Perform general duties appropriate to type of class as requested by the teacher.