Monadnock Regional School District
Paraprofessional
Monadnock Regional School District, Swanzey, New Hampshire, us, 03446
Position Type:Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:8/2/2024
Location:Dr. George S. Emerson School
Date Available:08/20/2024
Purpose: The Paraprofessional's primary goal is to assist with and support student(s).
Supervisor: Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:NH DOE Certification as a Paraprofessional II (or ability to obtain certification)Experience working with childrenBasic literacy skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
SkillsDemonstrate effective oral and written communicationUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsLearn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the educational environmentAssist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of studentsPatient and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups, temperaments, and abilities
KnowledgeRecognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with students, parents, staff, volunteers, and community membersSensitive to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyle, and value systems among children, youth, and families
AbilitiesCommunicating with diverse groups and individuals, including students and parentsCollaborating and working as part of a teamMaintain the confidentiality of students and staffBe capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required and with training (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.)
Essential Functions - Special Education ParaprofessionalsAssist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional timePrepare materials for an individual student to use in the classroomAssist with the collection of student-specific data for instructional programs and student progress.Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rulesBased on the student's IEP, the paraprofessional will maintain an appropriate level of student supervision, including during field trips, transition times, physical education class, recess, meal supervision, arrival, and students' departureOperate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.Collaborate with the IEP team to implement curriculum modifications and accommodationsAttend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student as required by IEP, including but not limited to training for medical procedures as required by the IEP, other health plans, or ADA, and apply training with assigned studentsAdapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the IEP team's supervision (for instance, the reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives) to support and reinforce classroom objectives and provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activitiesAssists students with grooming, community accessibility, and appropriate areas as assigned by professional members of the IEP team (i.e., feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to/from the bus, etc.)Maintain a log of services for Medicaid billingWith training and supervision, provide assistance with toileting, lifting and transferring, positioning, and other activitiesOther duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Functions - Regular Education ParaprofessionalsAssist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional timePrepare materials for an individual student or groups of students to use in the classroom.Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rulesOperate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.Assist in the management of student behaviorOther duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Working Environment:
The usual methods of performing the job of Paraprofessional may require the following physical demands:Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pullingModerate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squattingSignificant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening, sitting, standing
MRSD is an EOE
Date Posted:8/2/2024
Location:Dr. George S. Emerson School
Date Available:08/20/2024
Purpose: The Paraprofessional's primary goal is to assist with and support student(s).
Supervisor: Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:NH DOE Certification as a Paraprofessional II (or ability to obtain certification)Experience working with childrenBasic literacy skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
SkillsDemonstrate effective oral and written communicationUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsLearn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the educational environmentAssist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of studentsPatient and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups, temperaments, and abilities
KnowledgeRecognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with students, parents, staff, volunteers, and community membersSensitive to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyle, and value systems among children, youth, and families
AbilitiesCommunicating with diverse groups and individuals, including students and parentsCollaborating and working as part of a teamMaintain the confidentiality of students and staffBe capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required and with training (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.)
Essential Functions - Special Education ParaprofessionalsAssist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional timePrepare materials for an individual student to use in the classroomAssist with the collection of student-specific data for instructional programs and student progress.Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rulesBased on the student's IEP, the paraprofessional will maintain an appropriate level of student supervision, including during field trips, transition times, physical education class, recess, meal supervision, arrival, and students' departureOperate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.Collaborate with the IEP team to implement curriculum modifications and accommodationsAttend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student as required by IEP, including but not limited to training for medical procedures as required by the IEP, other health plans, or ADA, and apply training with assigned studentsAdapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the IEP team's supervision (for instance, the reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives) to support and reinforce classroom objectives and provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activitiesAssists students with grooming, community accessibility, and appropriate areas as assigned by professional members of the IEP team (i.e., feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to/from the bus, etc.)Maintain a log of services for Medicaid billingWith training and supervision, provide assistance with toileting, lifting and transferring, positioning, and other activitiesOther duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Functions - Regular Education ParaprofessionalsAssist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional timePrepare materials for an individual student or groups of students to use in the classroom.Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rulesOperate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.Assist in the management of student behaviorOther duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Working Environment:
The usual methods of performing the job of Paraprofessional may require the following physical demands:Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pullingModerate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squattingSignificant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening, sitting, standing
MRSD is an EOE