*Substitute/Temporary* Paraprofessional - (Anchorage High School Completion Office)

Nenana City School District; Anchorage (AK); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nenana City School District in Nenana, Alaska seeks a paraprofessional to support student learning under the guidance of the building principal. You will assist with lesson implementation, classroom supervision, and preparation of instructional materials.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, positive communication, and readiness to intervene in crises. Candidates should have an AA degree or equivalent and meet ESSA criteria.

Qualifications

• AA degree, two years of college or pass HELP test required.
• Meet criteria of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the teaching‑learning process.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Assist in implementation of lessons for K–12 as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students and support classroom management.
• Assist in preparing materials and equipment for instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff, and families.
• Use positive verbal and non‑verbal communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Assist in grading routine student work.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials as requested.
• Intervene in crisis/emergency situations as directed by staff.
• Show initiative to take on extra tasks after completion of assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Connaissances

Teaching-learning process

ESSA criteria

Child development

Lesson implementation

Classroom management

Positive communication

Follow directions

Interpersonal flexibility

Emotional judgement

Written/oral instructions

Formation

AA degree or 2 years college

HELP test

ESSA compliance

Outils

Computer

Copier

Fax machine

Paper cutter

AV equipment

Description du poste

NENANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 10

Nenana AK 99760

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.nenanalynx.org

Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Building Principal (Site Supervisor)

DATE of DESCRIPTION: September 7, 2006

DEPARTMENT: CyberLynx

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Grade I

SKILL CLASSIFICATION: Paraprofessional

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward supporting student learning as deemed necessary and /or required to meet the personal and academic needs of each student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate consistent puntuality and regular attendance
2. Assist in implementation of lessons in academic areas (K- 12) as directed/prepared by the regular classroom teacher in individual, cooperative, small and large group settings.
3. Facilitate the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed by the regular classroom teacher.
4. Assist classroom teacher in preparation of materials and equipment for use in instruction.
5. Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parents or guardians.
6. Demonstrate consistent use of positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills and interpersonal relations when working with students, parents/guardians, and all district personnel.
7. Assist in grading of routine student work.
8. Prepare materials needed for classroom lessons, student use or by teacher request: locate, research, duplicate/copy, construct, file, laminate, type, design, cut, glue, draw, color and generally organize instructional materials.
9. Intervene with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator in crisis/emergency situations.
10. Demonstrate initiative by seeking appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed. This includes working with students on academic or behavioral needs even when not specifically directed by the supervising teacher.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities

1. Knowledge of the teaching-learning process.
2. Meet ESSA criteria for paraprofessionals.
3. Knowledge of child growth and development.
4. Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation.
5. Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
6. Demonstrated positive speech skills (enunciation and clarity).
7. Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
8. Ability to work with people of various personality types (Flexibility).
9. Possess and demonstrate sound emotional judgement.
10. Ability to follow and successfully complete written and oral directions.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OF FORMAL TRAINING:

1. AA degree, two years of college or pass HELP test required.
2. Meet criteria of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) legislation.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer

Copier

Fax Machine

Paper Cutter

Audio/Visual Equipment (DVD player, television, VCR, etc.)

Other district equipment, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Finger strength required to type effectively on a computer keyboard
2. Finger, hand and arm strength necessary to write on paper, whiteboard, overhead projector sheets, etc. throughout the workday.
3. Visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor
4. Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
5. Upper body strength to correctly lift up to 25 pounds and carry more than 50 feet.
6. Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
7. Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms above normal classroom and playground noise.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Regular exposure to weather extremes.
2. Occasional exposure to loud noises.

-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-