Paraprofessional

General Paraprofessional

Candidates for this position must possess one of the following: Associate Degree Successful completion of 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university Successful score on ParaPro Test The pay range, depending on previous experience, is $17.23 - $22.62 per hour.

Title: General Paraprofessional

Qualifications: General: exhibits mature judgment, sense of responsibility, pleasant personality, respect for confidentiality and strong focus on customer relationships. Must enjoy working with a diverse population, be punctual and dependable, exhibit emotional resilience, and demonstrate high standards for students. Ability to successfully complete mandated district, local, state and federal training requirements. Skill: High school diploma and pass the paraprofessional test, or possess a minimum of two years (48 semester hours) post-secondary education, or possess an associate degree from a certified institution. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Organizational and problem solving skills. Student management skills. Genuine interest in children and ability to work well with adults and children. Good work ethics, high moral standards, dependability, clerical skills, ability to use office equipment, and the ability to carry out instructions and assignments. Physical: 1. Able to: i. maintain stationary positions, position self, ascend and descend for various lengths of time throughout the workday; ii. able to move and traverse self throughout the workday; iii. able to operate technology and equipment; iv. able to move, transport, position, install, and remove items up to forty (40) pounds, with reasonable accommodations when necessary. 2. Must be agile and able to move quickly from standing to floor positions as well as respond and react quickly to all situations typical of preschool (behavior management, floor play/teaching, playground activities and bending over to assist in learning daily living skills); and 3. Must be able to squat, kneel, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time, with reasonable accommodations when necessary. 4. Able to demonstrate healthy hygiene habits and clean, neat appearance. 5. Must be able to assist students with physical and personal needs, which may include feeding, lifting, suctioning, toileting, and other physical ways as identified by the IEP, administration, or written plan.

Reports To: Assigned Teacher(s) or Intervention Specialist(s), Building Principal(s), and/or Director of Student Services and Family Supports

Job Responsibility: Assist the Teacher(s) or Intervention Specialist(s) in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, while establishing effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom and motivating pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation, in accordance with each pupil's ability. Support classroom teacher in instruction of students, assist students with various classroom activities in adherence with local, state and federal rules and regulations. Ninety percent of the paraprofessional's work week will involve direct instructional child-focused time under the Teacher's or Intervention Specialist's direction.

Critical and Essential Functions 1. Maintain respect for confidential information at all times. 2. Perform computer processing duties as required. 3. Maintain required student records using school software programs. 4. Assist students with toileting and/or diapering. 5. Attend to personal care needs of students, which may include exposure to bodily fluids. 6. Ensure physical well-being and safety of students by making sure children are under adult supervision at all times and remain in assigned school areas at all times, including but not limited to arrival, cafeteria, crossing guard, hall, recess, restroom, and dismissal duties, within the contracted workday. 7. Maintain objectivity, professionalism, confidentiality and unquestionable integrity. 8. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents. 9. Provide assistance for students when requested by the student or supervising teacher. 10. Must be familiar with and consistently adhere to the Sandusky City Schools Policy Handbook, District Code of Conduct, classroom routine and structure and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). 11. When requested, assist classroom teacher and related service providers in the development, implementation, and documentation of the IEP goals and objectives and student's Behavior Plan. 12. Assist the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles and special needs. 13. Work with students both individually and in small groups in all areas of academic instruction, daily living skills, behavior, social awareness and cooperative learning. 14. Maintain a safe, orderly and clean environment for students, conducive to learning. 15. Assist student(s) participating in general education classes. 16. Ensure the safety of all students in the school environment by supervising students during periods of transition. 17. Assist in maintaining data for student progress reports. 18. Administer and grade objective-type tests and workbooks. 19. Direct make-up work due to absence. 20. Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. 21. Assist the teacher in completing requirements for grade reporting, scheduling conferences and recording results. 22. When requested, attend and participate in meetings pertaining to the needs of students with special needs, team meetings and staff meetings. 23. Participate in in-service training programs as approved and when requested. 24. Exhibit patience working with children with special needs. 25. Respond to all students in a kind, fair and interested manner. 26. Promote respectful and pro-social relationships, communication and interactions between students. 27. Consistently act as a role model for students by conducting self in a professional manner in dress, action and language. 28. Demonstrate ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks. 29. Work well with others, follow written and oral directions and complete assignments. 30. Provide mealtime supervision and hygiene care as needed. 31. Perform clerical duties such as duplicating materials, development of classroom materials and maintaining required records. 32. Assist in the maintenance, organization, planning, and distribution of classroom equipment and materials. 33. Must accept direction from the Teacher(s) and/or Intervention Specialist(s) as well as other professional staff members. 34. Comply with any local, state and federal rules and regulations. 35. Such additional reasonable duties and responsibilities as collaboratively determined between the administrator and individual staff member.