What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Paraprofessional position at Warsaw Community Schools?
Reports to:
Building Principal
General Summary:
A lead paraprofessional focused on elementary literacy; assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.
Essential Functions:
Works as a team teacher during the guided reading block in grades K-3
Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress
Leads guided reading groups
Monitors recess and lunch time
Works with grades 3-6 to meet RTI services in the afternoon
Works closely with intervention team to monitor and assign intermediate intervention
Communicates with the classroom teacher and interventionist on student progress
Makes new arrangements for guided reading groups when paras are absent for an extended period of time
Organizes paraprofessional schedules
Responsible for sending out communication from teachers to paras regarding schedule changes and cancellations
Assists in lunch and recess duty where needed
Organizes book room and teaching resources
Oversees organization and check-out of math cupboard resources.
Keeps stock on Title I supplies
Restocks F&P Kits
Maintains leveled library inventory
Assigns additional responsibilities when time allows
Contacts District Title 1 Coordinator for new hires
Point person for new hires and para check-in
Title I Time and Effort Logs
Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma (minimum),
Required: 48 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
Experience: Evidence of experience working with students
Length of Position:
36 weeks
Position Type:
Non-exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a paraprofessional.
Building Principal
General Summary:
A lead paraprofessional focused on elementary literacy; assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.
Essential Functions:
Works as a team teacher during the guided reading block in grades K-3
Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress
Leads guided reading groups
Monitors recess and lunch time
Works with grades 3-6 to meet RTI services in the afternoon
Works closely with intervention team to monitor and assign intermediate intervention
Communicates with the classroom teacher and interventionist on student progress
Makes new arrangements for guided reading groups when paras are absent for an extended period of time
Organizes paraprofessional schedules
Responsible for sending out communication from teachers to paras regarding schedule changes and cancellations
Assists in lunch and recess duty where needed
Organizes book room and teaching resources
Oversees organization and check-out of math cupboard resources.
Keeps stock on Title I supplies
Restocks F&P Kits
Maintains leveled library inventory
Assigns additional responsibilities when time allows
Contacts District Title 1 Coordinator for new hires
Point person for new hires and para check-in
Title I Time and Effort Logs
Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma (minimum),
Required: 48 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
Experience: Evidence of experience working with students
Length of Position:
36 weeks
Position Type:
Non-exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a paraprofessional.
