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Sweetwater County School District #2

Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Sweetwater County School District #2, Green River, Wyoming, United States, 82935


Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

8/15/2022

Location:

McKinnon Elementary School

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McKinnon Elementary

Instructional Paraprofessional

25 Hours Per Week

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

* Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. * Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. * Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. * Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. * Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. * Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. * Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. * Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. * Highly Qualified * Team Player * Willing to implement and follow school/district policies and procedures * Must understand the importance of confidentiality * Positive attitude and flexibility * Clear Communication skills * Ability to see each student as an individual and respond to their needs * Ability to provide academic support in the areas of reading, writing, and math * The ability to demonstrate patience * The ability to multi-task

Additional Duties:

* Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. * Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

* Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

* Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. * Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). * Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. * Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. * Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. * Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

* Works in standard office and school building environments. * Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

* Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: * High School diploma or equivalent. * Successful completion of college level coursework including 48 college credits or passing of the ParaPro examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt