Paraprofessional at Linn-Mar Community School District in Marion, IA

Job description

Position Title : Paraprofessional Immediate Supervisor :Building Principal or Designee Job Summary/Goal: Assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning classroom environment, under the guidance of classroom teachers, in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Demonstrate a positive demeanor, loyalty to the students and District, cooperation, teamwork, excellent attendance, and exemplary safety. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties may vary by season, grade-level and activity usage; however, Significant Performance Responsibilities are listed below. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned which fulfill the needs of students. Support Teachers : • Assist classroom teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. • Research, plan and develop age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with classroom teacher. • Assist the classroom teacher in administering, supervising and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments. Serve as chief source of information and provide assistance to student teachers and/or substitutes in the absence of the classroom teacher. • Alert classroom teacher of any issues or special information about individual students. • Plan and organize work to efficiently meet assigned schedules and deadlines. Student Interaction / Learning Support: • Assist classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies for students. • Implement, under the supervision of classroom teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study. • Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced and outlined by classroom teacher. • Guide students in independent study for the purpose of ensuring student success. • Assist with physical or behavioral needs of individual students. • Implement effective behavior control strategies as directed by administration. • Record behavioral incidents and accident reports, etc. • Utilize relevant positive methods to motivate the student(s). • Develop working rapport with the student(s). • Help build student self-esteem and encourage caring and helping behaviors among students (PRIDE rules / Olweus). • Effectively identify and respond to problems as they arise. • Relate to and interact with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication. • Demonstrate self as an appropriate role model for students in the areas of dress, language and behavior. • Use standard universal health precautions. • Provide supervision inside and outside the building, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, classrooms and hallways as directed. • Ensure and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e., classroom, lunchroom, playground, hallways, field trips, etc. • Ensure that proper safety practices are followed at all times. • Maintain confidentially of all student records. Communication: • Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by teacher and/or building administrator. • Greet student(s) and parents as they arrive. • Demonstrate effective communication skills with the school community including students, colleagues, families and administration. • Promote an atmosphere of respect for students and adults. • Positively contribute to school and district functions and activities. Professional Responsibilities: • Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher and/or building administrator. • Create a fair, supportive and inclusive learning and working env