25-26 Alternative Instructional Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Deer Creek Academy Principal, monitors and assists upper elementary through high school students to meet instructional goals and objectives in an alternative setting. 

Essential Job Functions

    
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  Works with students individually and in small groups in a separate location from the regular classroom in order to reinforce learning and implement assigned virtual education plans.

      
    
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  Assists students with online coursework designed by certified instructors.

      
    
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  Serves as an advocate for students when needing additional help from certified instructors.

      
    
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  Assists in reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

      
    
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  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning, performance, and attendance.

      
    
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  Copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.

      
    
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  Assists teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in the students' education.

      
    
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  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

      
    
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  Assists administrative staff with additional record keeping, attendance monitoring, and other support as assigned.

      

Additional Duties:

    
• Assist with guidance, pupil services, staff or building administration, as needed.
    
• ?Fill in for other schools within the district as needed. Because there may not always be a student in the alternative placement program. this position may need to fill in as a substitute teacher or other para positions as needed. 
    
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
    
• Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

   Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    
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  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

      
    
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  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

      
    
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  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

      
    
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  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

      
    
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

      
    
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  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

      
    
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  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

      
    
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  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

      
    
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  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

      

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

             Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

    
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  High School diploma or equivalent.

      
    
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  Prior experience working with children is preferred.