Permanent Paraprofessional

Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago


Jasper, United States ESS Education Full time
Permanent Paraprofessional

Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, ESS paraprofessionals supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day.

Responsibilities
  • Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher for individual students and/or small groups of students
  • Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following teachers' established routines and procedures
  • Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned, in the absence of the regular teacher
  • Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, hallways, during specials, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs as directed
  • Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)
  • Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary
  • Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
  • Assist with bus loading and unloading during arrival and departure of students
  • Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
  • Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedure
ESS Education is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.