24-25 CGNC Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Casa Gracia NC provides educational services in partnership with the Upbring community that offers a multicultural, safe, and friendly environment in which students can successfully learn basic skills and core academic content using English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies. Our students will develop and demonstrate individual talents and gifts, and develop social competencies that demonstrate citizenship and character.

The Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide (Para) is to provide individual and/or group instructional support to students, as well as to assist classroom teachers with documentation and other duties. Under the guidance and instruction of the teacher, the Para helps implement teacher-prepared lesson plans; assists with the supervision of students; is instrumental in maintaining a positive behavioral environment for students; and assists in keeping the classroom neat, attractive, and orderly.

Essential Functions and Skills:

* Working knowledge of federal and state laws regarding special education.
* Exceptional communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
* Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to fulfill all job responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.
* Ability to use technology effectively.
* Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
* Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students and staff, regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnicity.
* Skill in communicating effectively with others.
* Skill in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, Internet, word processing and spreadsheets.
* Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments.
* Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making, especially in difficult circumstances.

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Assist in individual and group instruction of students, as assigned by teacher.
* Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom, to maintain positive and effective learning environment.
* Take on additional assigned responsibilities in the temporary absence of the teacher from the classroom
* Assist in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
* Assist teacher in supervising students throughout the scheduled workday, including before and after school hours, during transitions and recreational activities, for restroom breaks, and at mealtime.
* Follow all school policies, and assist with the appropriate enforcement of established rules and guidelines
* Model appropriate language, dress, and behavior for students.
* Communicate professionally and effectively with students, administrators, teachers and other school staff.
* Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirement:

* Maintain emotional control under stress
* Work with frequent interruptions
* Occasional district wide travel
* Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
* Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

Qualifications:

* Associates Degree in a related field or 48 semester hours of college coursework (Preferred)
* High School Diploma (Required)

Additional Job Description Information (not posted)

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

All CGNC Employees are at will.

Casa Gracia, NC, pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code, will fingerprint and conduct a criminal background check on applicants. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.