Elementary Paraprofessional/Computer Lab

Van Buren School District • Van Buren, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting students and managing the computer lab in an elementary school setting. The paraprofessional will assist a certified teacher with instruction, prepare materials, and provide intervention to students. Additionally, they will be responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the computer lab.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Clean background check
• Pass Paraprofessional Assessment at hire or have 60 college hours
• Participate in required Paraprofessional module trainings provided by ADE
• Be able to stand a minimum of 80% of your scheduled shift
• Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
• Be able to lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to help children and co-workers
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaced (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty. This includes recess, before school drop offs and after school pick- ups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor children in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during recess time
• Assist a certified teacher with teaching as directed
• Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction
• Implement small group instruction, including proper usage of programs
• Help with maintaining a safe/clean classroom
• Provide students with content area intervention either one on one or in small group settings as directed by principal
• Oversee the operation of the computer lab not limited to repairs, program installation, and daily maintenance
• Assist with other classes as directed by supervisor and/or principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED