Russellville Middle School SPED-Paraprofessional

Job Title: Parapros Contract Days:  185, 7.5 hrs/day The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department. Qualifications of Employment: High school diploma or GED required Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees). Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed) Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves  Professional communication skills  All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred  Proper grammar usage with English  All: Basic computer skills  Typing, email Preschool parapros only:   Associate’s degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD) Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc).  Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers. Substitute if needed.  Ability to be flexible on scheduling; can be placed where needed in the district.  Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics. Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty.   Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work. Restraint & De-escalation training . Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc. May need to grade student work.  Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed.  Uphold confidentiality - FERPA  Mandated Reporter  Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool. Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures.  Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc). Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance. Parent communication regarding students. Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days.  Follow all RSD policies and procedures. Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation.  Other duties as assigned .