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POSITION: Paraprofessional, Instructional

LOCATION: Monterey Community School

PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $16.83 - $35.35 per hour

CALENDAR: 184 Days, 7 hours per day

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Director or Designee

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Monterey Community School is a K-8 school that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Monterey is based on principles and practices of personal, interpersonal, and organizational effectiveness, and upon the powerful premise that every child possesses unique strengths and has the ability to be a leader.

Through a program called Leader in Me, Monterey students will learn the skills to become self-reliant, take initiative, prioritize their time, be considerate of others, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life. This helps students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and beyond. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Monterey Community School.

WORK-LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page

SUMMARY:

Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior and/or needs in one of the following specialties: Title I, Bilingual/ Multicultural, Classroom, Health Care Management, or Computer Technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

AA Degree or pass District Assessment. May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures.

EXPERIENCE:

0-2 years’ experience working with children in a school setting. May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:

May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic microcomputer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of audiometers, vision screeners, charts, scales, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes, or word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer software, MS-DOS and Windows operating systems, and networks. Operating knowledge of general office equipment is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.

SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, you may plan, assign, or direct the work of the assistant or student assistant in the computer lab. Acts as a resource for supervising teachers, students, parents, administration, and/or staff.

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Computer Coordinator, and/or Program Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students, and/or ensure computer equipment is functioning properly. Also requires the ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision-making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision-making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision-making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. The supervisor is always involved in decision-making.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:

Duties may require cross-training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building. At any time during the school year, a paraprofessional may be moved to another position or location to support the needs of the students.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: