Substitute Para Professional

Job Title: Substitute Teacher's Assistant

This is an on-call substitute position where you may be asked to sub for a specific amount of time (hours, full day, and/or long-term sub assignment).

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide small group and individual instruction under the guidance of a certified teacher.
• Assist teaching personnel in various aspects of their work, including lesson planning and classroom management.
• Operate school equipment such as copiers, video equipment, computers, and recorders.
• Work one-on-one with students in a teacher-monitored classroom setting.
• Monitor and assist students in achieving their individual objectives.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
• Help students develop self-help skills, vocal skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Implement activities and instruction as planned by the teacher.
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment through effective discipline techniques.
• Collaborate with other teachers as needed to support student learning.
• Implement behavioral intervention strategies to support students' social and emotional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Possess physical ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and perform various physical tasks such as walking, standing, sitting, and bending.
• Demonstrate good vision and eye-hand coordination to successfully perform all duties.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or 48 semester credits/72 quarter credits from an institution of higher education, or successful completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and experienced in working with children and adults; strong time management skills and initiative.

Clinical Requirements:

• Ability to focus and have clear vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

The Royal School District is an equal opportunity employer.