What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional for Special Education position at Greenbrier School District?
Position Type: Highly Qualified Paraprofessional for Special Education
Location: Greenbrier School District (Specific Building to Be Determined)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- Completed at least 60 hours of college credit; or
- Passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment
The Greenbrier School District is seeking applicants to be active members of our professional learning community and who are interested in living the mission and vision of our school district while committing to our core beliefs:
- Children come first
- The classroom is the most important place in the district
- Leadership and accountability are keys to our success.
Job Description
- Assist students within a special education classroom setting
- Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher and/or building principal.
- Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed by the teacher.
- Implement behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher/supervisor, and treat all students with dignity and respect.
- Assist with the physical management, etc. Lifting may be required with some students.
- Assist with the maintenance of the classroom.
- Assist with duties including but not limited to lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
- Participate in training, staffing, and meetings as directed by the building principal and Administration.
- Adhere to confidentiality policies and practices for students under IDEA as outlined by the teacher.
- Follow any Greenbrier School Board Policy and/or practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration, building principal, and/or the supervising teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Encouraging to students and patient when reviewing materials
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable in a team-player role
- Creative and innovative thinker and planner
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office, Google apps
- Strict adherence to school philosophy, standards, and goals.
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities daily.
- Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.
- Works as a team member on building level committees.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying,zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and /or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Will be required to regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
- Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet special task and project deadlines
Job Contact Information:
Name – Kelli Martin
Title – Deputy Superintendent
Phone – 501.679.4808
Email – martink@greenbrierschools.org
Salary Range/Schedule: http://greenbrierschools.org/salaries