11 ParaprofessionalParaeducator

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional/Paraeducator

CONTRACT YEAR: 10 MONTH CONTRACT

SALARY: SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

DEPARTMENT: Brunswick Elementary School

START DATE: August 1

Job Description: The candidate for this position will assist the classroom teacher with facilitating instruction and shared management of classroom supervision as assigned. The candidate for this position will promote the efficiency of classroom instruction by assisting the teacher with prepared instructional activities facilitating small and whole class activities and other library duties as assigned.

Direct Accountability and Report:Works under the supervision of thebuilding principal and direct supervision of the classroom teacher. An annual classified evaluation will be based on the job description district and personal goals and objectives specific to the school or the position.

EDUCATION

• To obtain highly qualified status the candidate must have
• High School Diploma with the ability to pass the ParaPro assessment or local assessment;
• Possess an Associates Degree (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years working with students in some instructional setting preferred.

General duties of the Instructional Aide (ParaProfessional) include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare plan and organize lessons and educational programs under the guidance of the Instructor
• Prepare all materials for the lesson including any handouts worksheets and exams
• Assist teacher/class with instructional activities.
• Assist classroom teachers with supervision observation grading and record keeping.
• Helps to maintain an organized and responsive learning environment.
• Set up any displays bulletin boards or work areas prior to the lesson
• Ensuring the health and safety of children within the organization.
• Complete clerical duties as needed so that the Instructor can focus on teaching.
• Assist the teacher and/or administer assessments on students in order to assess their progress strengths and weaknesses
• Other duties as assigned.

Professionalism

• Works to promote students well-being and success.
• Adheres to federal and state laws school and division policies and ethical guidelines.
• Sets goals for improvement of knowledge and skills.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with the classroom instructor administrators students parents other school personnel and community.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority