Paraprofessional

Job Title

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the management and modification of a student's behavior within and outside the classrooms as necessary.
• Participates in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as requested or assigned.
• Accompanies the teacher and student on class trips to assist with the supervision of behavior and safety issues.
• Provides safety and security, as needed, during the transportation of the student to and from school building.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Has the ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Displays good communication and uses common sense and a street-smart approach to student psychology.
• Has the ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral, Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Possesses basic computer skills in the following: Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
• Possesses good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.
• Has detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.

Job Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Commitment to company values.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

• Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.