Beebe Middle School Paraprofessional - Self-Contained

                                                              Beebe School District

                                                                                          Paraprofessional - Self Contained

                                                                      Beebe Middle School

Department: Middle School                                              Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                Reports to: Principal

Grade/Level: Classified                                                   Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule:                                                         

183-day contract. Daily hours are determined by length of contract and include a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to identified students. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Essential Functions

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Assist teachers as needed to support student activities.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded virtual courses, when applicable.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

        Education:                       High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school): Preferred A passing score on the Paraprofessional Proficiency Assessment will substitute for the Associate degree requirement.

        Experience:                    No prior experience necessary

        Computer Skills:            Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs                                                associated with the position.

        Other Requirements:     1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students andother staff members.
3. Required to receive training in "Handle With Care." 

The Beebe School District has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Beebe School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Beebe School District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Beebe School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.