SAC/ISS Paraprofessional at North Little Rock Middle School 7/8 Grade

SAC Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Building Administration
Grade/Level: K-12
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
Work Schedule: 185-day contract, Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day
Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise the In-School Suspension class.

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.

• Maintain order and discipline among students assigned to In-School Suspension.

• See that student assignments are obtained and communicated to students.

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help students master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

• Return student assignments to the assigning teachers.

• Notify the school administration of any difficulties in obtaining student assignments.

• Prepare a list of students assigned to In-School Suspension and distribute it to school staff.

• Assist with general student supervision during the school day as directed by the school administration.

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the In-School Suspension room.

• Teach and interpret the rules and procedures of ISS to students assigned to ISS.

• Foster an attitude of cooperation and positive relations with faculty and staff.

• Assist with the implementation of the NLRSD Desegregation Plan.

• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.

• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.

• Organize and label materials and display students' work appropriately.

• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.

• Type, file, and duplicate materials.

• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.

• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs under supervision.

• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities.

• Assist in bus loading and unloading.

• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.

• Grade homework and tests and compute and record results.

• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote development.

• Prepare lesson outlines and plans and submit them to teachers for review.

• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.

• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding student progress or problems.

• Plan, prepare, and develop teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.

• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.

• Collect money from students for school-related projects.

• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.

• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.

• Laminate teaching materials to increase durability.

• Assist librarians in school libraries.

• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, 60 hours of college credit, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.

• Experience: Preferred but not required.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applicable technology.

• Certificates & Licenses: Minimum as stated in the Education section, with preference for teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses.

• Other Requirements: Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift/Carry Requirements

Push/Pull Requirements

Other Physical Requirements:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

• Sense of Sound (Ability to converse with students and parents)

• Sense of Touch