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MA
MOHAWK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Mohawk Area School District is seeking dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessionals to join our team. As a paraprofessional, you will play an important role in providing our students with the academic support they need. Under the supervision of a lead teacher, you will mentor students in small groups or provide individualized attention inside the classroom. You will also assist the teacher in preparing curriculum materials, grading papers, tracking attendance, and helping students follow classroom rules of behavior. Duties and Responsibilities Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials Monitor student work and supervise curriculum-based testing Tutor and assist students with makeup work Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups Ensure students follow school and class rules Prepare for lessons by gathering materials or setting up equipment Track attendance, correct papers, and calculate grades Supervise students in class, between classes, and during lunch and recess