Paraprofessional (Behavior/Mediation)

Paraprofessional (Behavior-Restorative Practices)  Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to improve behavior and to meet instructional goals. Essential Job Functions Assists with mediation and documentation of behaviors 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 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. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc. Participates in the IEP process and serves as a 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. 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and effective writing and verbal communication skills. 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 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. Qualifications Profile: High School diploma or equivalent. At least 18 years of age, Ability to pass criminal history background check, Ability to pass the paraprofessional praxis or present the equivalent in college credits, Some college preferred, Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred. ***All non-certificated staff not under contract are under "at-will employment". Their positions shall be considered in all respects "employment at will" and the employee is subject to discharge by the district at any time without cause.*** Application Procedure: Apply Online at www.emmettschools.org