School Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Glen-Ridge-School-District; Central (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Glen-Ridge-School-District is seeking a part-time paraprofessional at Central School to assist certified staff with students in the classroom and support instructional goals. You will help reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction under supervision, with opportunities to accompany field trips and assist with non-instructional duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, student support, and maintaining a safe, productive learning environment in a diverse

Qualifications

• 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 distributes and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists the teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a 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.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Record keeping

Behavioral management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

No Child Left Behind Act requirements

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Glen-Ridge-School-District is seeking a part-time paraprofessional at Central School to assist certified staff with students in the classroom and support instructional goals. You will help reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction under supervision, with opportunities to accompany field trips and assist with non-instructional duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, student support, and maintaining a safe, productive learning environment in a diverse