POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of District administration and general supervision of the classroom teacher, to assist in providing specialized instructional services to individual students or small groups with exceptional needs; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior, performance and instructional interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Has primary responsibility to provide support services and instructional tutoring to assigned student; may work with students in small groups to tutor, reinforce, or follow up on learning activities; assists by guiding students and/or providing a model in a variety of areas; assists in physical development and fitness, communication, personal hygiene (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting), academic learning and vocational skills; uses established guidelines as a pattern to individualize instruction to needs of learner; assists in the general supervision of the classroom, outdoor playground, community mobility and field trip activities; may provide instruction in dance, games, and music; assists with classroom preparation and clean up; provides for protection and safety to all students assigned, may operate mechanical equipment such as orthopedic braces and mechanical supports or other devices.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Learning patterns and behavior;
• Basic concepts of child development and behavior characteristics;
• Personal hygiene and mental health practices;
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
• Data record-keeping systems with or without the use of technology;
• Classroom computer and other technical equipment.

Ability to:

• Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors;
• Communicate with assigned child and motivate them to participate in learning activities;
• Learn to teach in special subject matter areas;
• Model appropriate behavioral techniques; Pending Board Approval
• Maintain emotional control under difficult situations;
• Learn and adapt new procedures and conditions;
• Apply knowledge and practices with judgment;
• Maintain a continuing relationship with the same students and staff over a prolonged period;
• Recognize hazards to safety;
• Communicate effectively;
• Supervise children in the classroom and outside of classroom;
• Follow oral and written directions;
• Adapt to changing work demands;
• Perform routine clerical work;
• Be physically agile and possess sufficient strength and stamina to work with children who may be prone to sudden flight or aggression.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or comparable demonstration of basic competence and at least one year of paid or voluntary experience working with children; preferably two years of college training related to psychology, child development, or education may be substituted for one year of experience; training or experience working with special needs children is desirable; passing score on the paraprofessional exam required.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.39 - $18.46 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person