Paraprofessional-Elementary (anticipated)

Paraprofessional - PCM Elementary

Starting pay is $15.96/hour

Elementary paras work 7.5 hours/day, work days follow the school calendar

Position Purpose

To work closely with one or more students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with an excellent education.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work with students of all abilities
• Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with student(s) to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to follow directions as provided by teaching staff and/or the building principal.
• Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist students; supports students both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
• Assists in meeting the IEP goals of the student(s) being served.
• Completes all mandatory yearly training once it has been assigned. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.)
• Contributes to a culture of “excellence for all”.
• Attends work regularly and on-time.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings.
• Assists with classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other such duties as needed. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Considerable floor-sitting, bending and lifting, as needed, to work with children.
• Mobility as required for classroom and playground supervision.
• Patience as required for working with challenging students.
• Good health to minimize absenteeism.
• Dexterity as required for clerical duties.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting students who require assistance with basic needs.
• Duties outside of the classroom as assigned.
• Recess supervision as assigned.

PCM CSD is an EEO/AA employer.