Position: Paraprofessional Title 1
Location: Athens High School
Reports To: Building Principal
Salary: Per Athens Education Association Master Agreement
Effective Date: August 2024
Deadline: Until Filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have passed the ETS Parapro Assessment or hold the equivalent of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Background knowledge of working with young children.
- Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of classroom activities and lesson plans including the implementation of behavioral intervention plans.
- Attend weekly staff and team meetings and other meetings as appropriate and requested.
- Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities.
- Maintain student behavior through appropriate and approved interventions and approved techniques.
- Assist students in meeting educational goals while providing appropriate academic interventions as directed by classroom teacher.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for teaching and for display in the classroom.
- Independently lead small group activities.
- Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students during lunch and recess times.
- May be asked to regularly lift 50 lb. individually and or push over 100 lb.
- Understand and be aware of medical needs of students; following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate.
- Maintain documentation of student progress relative to student academic and non- academic goals and objectives
- Maintain confidentiality including not interfering with teacher-parent communication.
- Adhere to all board policies.
- Supervise students when the teacher is not present.