Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Elevate Academy Caldwell Elevate Academy Caldwell - Caldwell, Idaho Job Details

Job ID:

5590658

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION

Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional

CATEGORY

Classified

LOCATION

Elevate Academy Caldwell

REPORTS TO

Administration or Designee

Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional Job Description:

A Classroom Aide will assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students. The Classroom Aide's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The classroom aide will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards. To be successful as a classroom aide, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Classroom Aide Responsibilities:

Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials. Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork. Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions. Supervising students in and out of the classroom. Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions. Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework. Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Experience working with children and special needs students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with educational software. Recent first aid and CPR certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment. The noise level can vary depending upon the daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range. He/she is frequently exposed to infection (germs, bacteria, viruses). The employee continuously interacts with the public, staff, and students. The employee must frequently meet multiple demands from several people. The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Please complete the application form, along with uploading your letter of interest and current resume. Thank you for including a complete employment history and three personal references qualified to speak about your work experiences and qualifications, within your resume.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$15 to $17 Per Hour