Elementary Intervention Paraprofessional - WTL
About The Position
We are DeKalb! DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking an Elementary Intervention Paraprofessional for Waterloo Elementary! What your day will look like: Under supervision, you will perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel, and do other related work as required.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or equivalency
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, push or otherwise move 25 to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assisting instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in conducting instructional exercises.
- Tutoring individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up on learning activities.
- Monitoring and assisting students in practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
- Directing students into safe learning activities and functions, and assisting in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
- Assisting in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
- Preparing and assisting in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with an individual or small group of students.
- Maintaining a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
- Maintaining student record confidentiality.
- Operating and assisting students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
- Administering and scoring a variety of criterion-referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results.
- Assisting in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
- Participating in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.
Benefits
- Great opportunity to have a schedule that allows you to work and have the same working calendar as your children; or if you are retired, to find a new purpose in making a difference in the lives of children.
- Holiday breaks during Christmas, spring and fall break.
- A fun, team focused environment where you are making a difference each day for children!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
