Fremont County School District #21
Paraprofessional
Fremont County School District #21, Fort Washakie, Wyoming, United States, 82514
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
9/10/2024
Location:
Fremont County School District 21
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Job Description
Fremont County School District 21
Paraprofessional
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.
This job reports to Assigned Teacher.
Essential Functions
* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. * Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. * Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. * Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. * Communicates with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. * Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. * Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements. * Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, buses, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. * Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. * Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Other Functions
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and
understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child
development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing
Certificates and Licenses
Substitute Certificate
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Drug Test
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt Class1
Title IX Coordinator
Title*: Principal
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Title*: Principal
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title*: Superintendent
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: *OCR recognizes that including a person's name may result in an overly burdensome requirement to republish the notice if a person leaves the coordinator position. It is acceptable for a school district to identify its coordinator only through a position title.
Attachment(s):
* Classroom Teacher Aide.pdf
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
9/10/2024
Location:
Fremont County School District 21
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job Description
Fremont County School District 21
Paraprofessional
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.
This job reports to Assigned Teacher.
Essential Functions
* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. * Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. * Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. * Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. * Communicates with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. * Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. * Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements. * Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, buses, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. * Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. * Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Other Functions
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and
understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child
development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing
Certificates and Licenses
Substitute Certificate
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Drug Test
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt Class1
Title IX Coordinator
Title*: Principal
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Title*: Principal
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title*: Superintendent
Address: 90 Ethete Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Telephone Number: 307.332.5983
Email: *OCR recognizes that including a person's name may result in an overly burdensome requirement to republish the notice if a person leaves the coordinator position. It is acceptable for a school district to identify its coordinator only through a position title.
Attachment(s):
* Classroom Teacher Aide.pdf