RMS Paraprofessional

Position is Monday - Friday, 8 hrs/day (40 hrs/week) Remainder of 2023-2024 School Year

Job Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Reports To: Appropriate Teacher(s)/Administrators

Evaluated By: Administrator

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, performs a variety of tasks; assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, assisting in implementation of classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher- designated methods and materials. Some positions may require aptitude and skill in working with the particular disabilities or learning needs of students.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent;

2. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance;

3. Must meet District requirements of being "Highly Qualified,"

4. 18 years of age or older;

5. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and

in writing) with students and staff;

6. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and their records;

8. Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without

constant teacher oversight; work in a team situation;

9. Ability to deliver instructional programs to students who have learning and physical

disabilities and/or social behavior problems;

10. Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally

fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job;

11. Possess knowledge of English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the

subjects in which this position is to provide assistance;

12. Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective

role model for students;

13. Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with children with special needs;

14. Ability to type accurately; operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and

word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment;

15. Understand basic provisions of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);

16. Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP);

17. Ability to direct and respond appropriately to students;

18. Ability to occasionally work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required

of specific job assignment;

19. Ability to occasionally work with students who require attention to basic feeding and

personal hygiene needs, as required by specific job assignment;

20. Ability to occasionally support students with medical or health needs;

21. In an ESL/migratory position, if specified by the administration, ability to be bilingual

in Spanish, English, or other languages. (speak, read, and write);

22. Ability to occasionally perform physical activities which may include: moving and/or lifting

of students with physical disabilities; moving, lifting, and/or physically restraining of

students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities;

23. Ability to perform physical activities which may include frequent standing,

walking, bending, and/or lifting;

24. Ability to occasionally assist students with personal hygiene tasks, assist students with injury

and/or illness that could result and possible exposure to bodily fluids;

25. Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may

deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences of students

enrolled in programs; confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance,

progress, and testing activities;

2. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a

sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities;

3. Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district's discipline

procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and

carrying of students;

4. Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision

for a safe environment;

5. Perform various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, maintain

accurate files, and other related functions;

6. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods;

7. Assist with large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling;

8. Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication

with students;

9. Check notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work as assigned by

the teacher;

10. Handle discipline problems in accordance with the district's discipline procedures;

11. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student;

12. Serve as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence

of the regular teacher;

13. Assist with record keeping to monitor students' daily and monthly data on instructional and

behavioral progress;

14. Assist classroom teacher in diagnostic testing and reporting;

15. Provide remedial instruction as requested;

16. Prepare and teach a unit of instruction under the supervision of a teacher;

17. Perform clerical duties such as typing, computer entry, duplicating and record keeping;

18. Provide supervision of student in buildings or other school areas and school related activities

(i.e., hall duty, at assemblies, in lunch and playground areas, or with school buses as

required);

19. Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining class and student records;

20. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students

and staff;

21. Act as a friendly ambassador for the School District #30;

22. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may

seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration;

23. Participate in in-service programs as assigned;

24. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations;

25. Assist education teaching staff with implementing individualized education plan

(IEP);

26. Assist education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of

individual and group behavioral programs;

27. Assist education teaching staff in communicating with teachers and parents of student's

progress;

28. Assist teaching staff responsible for writing, reviewing, updating, implementing, and

evaluating instructional programs;

29. Occasionally assist students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, which may include

physical restraint, as required by specific job assignment;

30. Occasionally assist with physical management of student, including lifting, moving, and

positioning of disabled students, as required by specific job assignment; and

31. Occasionally assist students with medical issues by completing medical and/or health procedures, as

required by specific job assignment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (prior to hire)

2. Blood borne Pathogen Training/Suicide Prevention Training/Training as designated by the

District (these can be administered after hire and in house)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

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