Ballard Summer School Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Ballard Summer School Paraprofessional (Instructional) Ballard CSD Districtwide - Huxley, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5682862

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Job Description Ballard Community School district currently needs paraprofessionals to serve in our summer school programs. Para-educators work approximately 12 hours a week for 5 weeks in the months of June and July.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom. Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students. Supervise students during other components of the school day.

Compensation:

Minimum hourly base rate is $13.00. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment: Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree Para-educator certification Elementary Para-educator experience Teaching Degree Display a basic understanding of the needs of children. Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs. Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children. Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral. Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students. Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved. Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly. Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.

Position Type:

Summer