Substitute Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

$14.75 per hour; after the 5th day in the same assignment $15.75 per hour. The process to be approved as a substitute paraprofessional can take from 2-4 weeks for approval.

Dubuque Community School District

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Keyboarding skills
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in dealing with behavioral interactions with students
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs

Desirable Qualifications:

• Post high school coursework
• Experience working with children

Basic Function:

This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program.

Position Responsibilities:

The paraprofessional hired must be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)
• Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions
• Maintain accurate records
• Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology
• Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District
• Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested
• Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed
• Assist with accommodations for students with special needs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development
• Recognize and demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender-fair policies and practices
• Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, restraining, etc.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. May be required to transport students in personal vehicle.
• Communicate with parent when appropriate
• Supervise children on the playground and in the lunchroom
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public