School Paraprofessional

Position Overview

The Paraprofessional is to assist in the learning process in assigned areas of study. To perform a variety of supportive tasks for instructional personnel and perform related work as required.

Roles & Responsibilities

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Additional duties may be assigned.)

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
• Assist the certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Monitor work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff
• Re-enforce behavioral expectations as directed by the classroom teacher
• Perform clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff
• Assist in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive, and orderly environment (i.e. bulletin board, displays, posters, etc.)
• Perform assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
• Perform assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as test proctoring, snack time, bathroom breaks, and clothing routines

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities

• Associate’s Degree or 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university
• The ability to work with a diverse student population
• Experience working with Learners grades KG - 8th grade
• Able to support general education instructional teacher
• Able to utilize standard technology used at LPCS
• Able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff, students, and Administration
• Works with discretion and confidentiality

Physical Demands

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling/carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

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Employment is at will, which means that the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with our without notice. Neither this information, whether accepted or not, nor any other document, constitute a contract, promise, or covenant of employment, or of any particular terms, benefits, or duration of employment, nor are any other documents or statements of the employer so intended.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Classroom: 3 years (Preferred)
• Education: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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