Paraprofessional-General-PreK

SUMMARY:

Assist teachers to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including selfhelp behavior management and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory care and maintenance of classroom equipment.
• Assists teachers in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding bathroom needs and personal hygiene; including catheterization after proper training is provided
• Helps manage the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each students special medical physical and communicative needs.
• Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty.
• Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participates in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.

Other duties assigned are related to the functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or high school equivalent. Completed two 2 years of study at an institution of higher education 48 college credit hours with required courses); or received an associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning; or a minimum score of 450 on the ETS Parapro Exam.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to neglect of duty dishonesty engagement in acts that are contrary to City of Baker School System policy unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Classification under Fair Labor Standards Act(s) (FLSA)
The City of Baker School System in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act(s) considers this position NON EXEMPT from any and all overtime payments.

TECHNOLOGICAL ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be proficient in the widespread use of a computer the use of email as a form of communication and other jobspecific equipment software and/or applications.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority