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Paraprofessional (Interventionist)
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Summary
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Paraprofessional will plan and implement quality, multisensory intervention using an approved district curriculum in small group settings.
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Reports To
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District Dyslexia Coordinator, building Principal, and Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Contract Days
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180
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Salary
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To be determined by Classified salary schedule
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Education, Experience, Skills, and Certification
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- Bachelor’s Degree (Non-Certified) Preferred
- Associate Degree (two year college or technical school) AND/OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional Proficiency Assessment
- Must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers, digital platforms, documentation management, screening students, ability to adhere to timelines and schedules, conducting conferences, and other duties as needed
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Physical Demands
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- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires bending, squatting, reaching
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
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General Competencies
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- Positive attitude/Relationship Building - Optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times; ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and co-workers; ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others; ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals; ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous; ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Oral Communication - Ability to clearly and appropriately articulate sounds and effectively communicate with others using the spoken word
- Written Communication - Ability to clearly, appropriately, and concisely communicate with others in writing
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
- Creative - Moved to Initiative
- Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
- Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards; ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
- Friendly - Moved to relationship building
- Honesty/Integrity - Moved to Ethical
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal; ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea; The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
- Interpersonal - Moved to Relationship Building
- Judgment - Moved to Initiative
- Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
- Patience - Moved to Positive Attitude
- Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis and maintain intervention schedule
- Regular attendance/Punctuality - Exhibiting regular, on time attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner; maintain daily schedule
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy (Redundant)
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct (Redundant)
- Tactful - Moved to positive attitude
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
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Primary Performance Duties & Responsibilities
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- Provide interventions under the supervision of the District Dyslexia Coordinator for students identified with Characteristics of Dyslexia as set by Arkansas state requirements. (Redundant)
- Follow the district Dyslexia program's guidelines to implement with fidelity. (Redundant)
- Maintain all paperwork, data management, folders, and progress monitoring required.
- Frequently communicate with supervisors, teachers, and parents on student progress.
- Attend and complete professional development requirements related to district processes/programs/protocols as needed and/or required.
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