About the role
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Paraprofessional helps facilitate the learning process in assigned areas of study by performing a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel, and performs other related tasks as required by instructional and administrative staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. * Works with students individually or in small groups, as directed by the supervising teacher. * Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs, and interests of the students. * Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive, and orderly environment (i.e. bulletin board, displays, posters, etc.). * Assists the teacher in complying with I.E.P. requirements and objectives. * Reinforces behavioral expectations as directed by the classroom teacher. * Manages discipline concerns in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements. * Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth to fully support educational programming. * Supports and acts in accordance with all Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. Board of Directors goals, objectives and policies, and other federal and state laws. * Assumes appropriate roles as adult model and educator. * Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of students’ needs, including but not limited to educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed. * Functions as program or classroom instructional assistant but may be assigned as a one-on-one (1:1) instructional assistant as necessary. * Ensures proper care and upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies. * Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or equivalent. * Prior paraprofessional experience (or similar role) preferred. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Ability to multi-task when necessary. * Great oral and written communication skills. * Excellent customer service skills. * Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). * Knowledge of state and federal laws that apply to the duties of this position. * Must be able to analyze information and make recommendations to management as needed. * Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of the position. * Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to maintain strict organization and student confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching for extended periods of time. * Periodic need to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds and/or perform a two-person lift greater than 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Work is generally performed in a fast-paced, high volume, school/office environment. * Must be able to tolerate varying environmental conditions including, but not limited to heat, cold, rain, etc. * Must be able to tolerate frequent interruptions from administrators, staff members, students, and others.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Travel to various school, district, state, and/or community events may be required.
Compensation: See Placement Schedule