Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Mars Campus - Mars, PA 16046

Overview

Salary Range $16.50 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Not Specified Category Education

Description

Provides structured academic and behavioral support to students in grades K -12th as needed by teachers in the classroom, hallways or any area in which Longmore programming occurs. Ensures the physical and emotional well-being of students through positive direction and role-modeling, and otherwise contributes to an effective and positive school environment by performing the following duties.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides positive approaches and structure in the guidance and direction of students.
• Monitors and supports students to ensure compliance with classroom and school procedures.
• Communicates with the other Longmore staff regarding student academic, behavioral/emotional needs or progress.
• Provides assistance to teachers as necessary with the classroom preparation and/or subject delivery, including outdoor activities, physical education, and lesson preparation.
• Reports to the appropriate teacher, supervisor or to the Principal any inconsistencies, conflicts or problematic situations that arise.
• Escorts and monitors students between Longmore Academy and other campus facilities.
• Assists students with the use of appropriate communications, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Provides appropriate de-escalation responses to students as necessary, and leads others in following appropriate response methods. This includes physical interventions when needed and their proper documentation.
• Maintains the safety, cleanliness, and organization of the school environment.
• Conducts student searches each morning and otherwise as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality while upholding school rules and standards.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities of other staff.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience is preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be 21 years of age with current Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances. Current PA state driver's license with an insurable driving record required, driving students is sometimes required. Must possess demonstrated PC skills including common MS Office applications. Additional training or licensing as required by regulations, or as deemed necessary by the CEO or Principal.

Qualifications

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts of basic math principles. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, and percentages.

Communication Skills

Ability to adjust the presentation of information to diverse audiences. Ability to read and comprehend simple to moderately complex instructions, educational materials, general correspondence, and memos. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, including a professional and responsive service approach. Welcomes input regarding programming-related activities. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, supervisors and other employees. Recognizes appropriate parameters of confidential information.

Strategic Planning

Ability to apply common sense understanding to effectively carry out written or oral instructions in an expedient manner. Capable of recognizing critical events or needs and adjusting priorities and deadlines accordingly. Ability to deal with and analyze problems involving several concrete variables in and aside from standardized situations. Promotes the attitudes, conditions and environments that yield increased quality and content of individual and team performance.

Adaptability

Capable of effectively adjusting and coping with change and uncertainty in new situations and environments. Maintains accuracy and focus on detail in difficult situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks and modify objectives as needed. Seeks feedback and is open to coaching and criticism without being defensive.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally, up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to handle volatile situations with residents, which may include restraining an individual.