USD 415 Hiawatha Public Schools
District Paraprofessional
USD 415 Hiawatha Public Schools, Hiawatha, Kansas, United States, 66434
Position Purpose
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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
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Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
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Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
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Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
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Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
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Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
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Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
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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.
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Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
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Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
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Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
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Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
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Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
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Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
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Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
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Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
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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
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Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
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Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
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Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
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Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
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Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
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Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
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Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
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Works in standard office and school building environments.
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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
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Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
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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 record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
-
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.
-
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
-
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
-
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
-
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
-
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
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 with special needs.
-
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 or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
-
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
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