English Language Paraprofessional Job Description

Reports to

Building Principal

Position Summary

Our paraprofessionals supportstudents with growing in their academic skills. Paraprofessionals generally work in both the general classroom settings and providing pull out support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students
• Assist in the implementation ofdata driven instruction for the students and monitor their progress through data collection
• Provide support for individual and/or small groups of students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Any and all other duties as may be assigned

Standards and Quality Assurance

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively under the direction of others
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Communicate effectively with teachers, leaders, and other district personnel for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and communicate pertinent information as appropriate
• Be willing to learn about and help students acclimate to adaptive equipment and/or assistive technology as needed
• Model conversation, manners, engagement, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
• Attend staff and team meetings
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Have the willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Support the Missionand Visionof the district

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• All paraprofessionals shall meet the requirementsbelow
• Have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education defined as completion of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
• Have obtained an associates degree (or higher); or
• Have taken and passed the WorkKeys test, Parapro Test or the Oklahoma General Education Test. (can be obtained after hire)
• Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. (can be obtained after hire)
• Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training. (can be obtained after hire)
• Complete an additional 6 hours of professional development and Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year thereafter. (can be obtained after hire)