Paraprofessional Learning Resource Room

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a Learning Resource Room Paraprofessional at Groves High School.
This is a full time, 10-month position.

Job Summary:
The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings. Duties will vary according to the needs of the student(s) from physical assistance and care, to behavior management and academic assistance.

Essential Functions:
Works under the supervision of the teacher by assisting student(s) with disabilities on an individual or group basis in the general education and/or special education classrooms with instructional and non-instructional duties as directed. Essential duties may include:

• Before instructional start time receives student(s) from transportation as needed.
• Following instructional time assists/escorts student(s) to afterschool activity/ transportation as needed.
• May accompany student(s) to and from their classes and lunch room, as directed.
• Eats lunch with the student(s) as required.
• Assists students, on an individual basis, who have difficulty in understanding directions as needed.
• Encourages student(s) to complete their work.
• Aids in improving students’ attitude toward school.
• Interacts with all students and redirects student behavior in a positive manner as needed
• Reinforces the directions and instruction given the student(s) by the classroom teacher
• Accompanies the teacher and class on field trips as needed
• Assist with the completion of daily activity logs; process Medicaid Billings as needed.
• Assists the teacher in setting up work areas or centers.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning student records.
• Provides physical assistance to students with physical challenges, as needed

In order to be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The essential functions listed 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.