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Lakeland School Corporation

Latch Key Paraprofessional

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,064 / year median in Indiana

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Supervisor the students attending the Latch Key program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervision of children in the classroom activities and on the playground. Work with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assist students using computers. Coordination of after school snacks. Model positive behavior. Monitor children to ensure a safe and effective learning environment and transition to and from the Latch Key program. Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment. Willing to provide minor medical support (such as diabetic testing and monitoring) as needed. Provide toiletry assistance, including diapering, as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/GED
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Must be willing to submit to continuing training as required by the State or school to maintain the position.
EXPERIENCE
Related job field work experience with demonstrated ability to work without constant supervision and an interest in educating children.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL SKILLS
Ability to sit, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear.
REQUIRED GENERAL SKILLS
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; demonstrated background in related fields of work. Be compliant with all regulations regarding confidentiality of school business. This position is considered a full-time and non-exempt position. Actual work days up to 180 as needed.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must posses the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.