Paraprofessionals/ Bus Monitors (3-6)

Instructional Support SpecialistUnder the direct supervision of the building level Teacher and/or Principal, provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Services provided may vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned.Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Working conditions: Standard school environment; work closely with students and staff. General good physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job. The employee will work primarily in a school/office environment May work outdoors during outdoor student activities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.