1st Grade Paraprofessional- Elementary

Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, this position will assist the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, and parents/guardians.Actively monitor students during all duties which include, but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, dismissal, and class transitions.Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.After initial instruction by the teacher, provide one-on-one and group instruction.Assist the classroom teacher with modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities.Assist the teacher with accurate classroom record-keeping (attendance, tardiness, gradebook).Provide one-on-one assistance to students as needed.Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher.Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.Maintain the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share with the teacher.Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.Maintain professionalism at all times.Be proactive in dealing with behavioral issues and adhere to school discipline policies for infractions.Assist the teacher with keeping accurate records of students assigned to behavior modification/intervention plans.Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentYou must meet one of the following requirements:Pass the ETS Para-Pro AssessmentHave two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from an accredited institution with a total of 15 hours of general education course requirements shall include English/Composition (3 hours), English/Reading (6 hours), and Mathematics (6 hours)Have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution

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