ISS Paraprofessional

North Platte•North Platte, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

ISS para is responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities. This person is also responsible for ensuring that students who are placed in the In-School Suspension Program work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self-image.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use standard school software, internet software, email, and word processing software
Ability to be flexible and de-escalate potentially controversial situations
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate fluently both verbally and in writing; ability to read and interpret documents; ability to prepare general correspondence
Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
Ability to work effectively and adapt in a learning environment
Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development
Effective communication skills, including but not limited to: oral, written, and interpersonal

Nice To Haves

Paraprofessional certification preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provide tutorial assistance as needed and monitor student's classwork while in ISS.
Assist students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent recurrences.
Work with other school personnel to assist students in the development of techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
Assign and oversee additional assignments related to student infractions.
Communicate proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues.
Respond to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
Assist during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
Assist with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
Monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.
Assist administrators and other staff members in the orderly expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
Engage in professional learning opportunities in person.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
Perform other duties and responsibilities deemed appropriate or acceptable by the principal or designee.
Ability to effectively work in an environment with a usual noise level or low to moderate and an occasional noise level of high, depending upon student population and activities.
Professionally represent the school and the district in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
Comply with applicable district, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met: Regularly required to talk or listen; Frequently required to walk, sit, bend, stand, use hands for fine manipulations, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Required by this job to have specific vision abilities, which include close vision, distance vision, small print, ability to adjust focus on peripheral vision.
Like all school employees, accept some level of responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.