Para-Educator, ISS

Culpeper County School District•Culpeper, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping, instructional assistance; classroom safety, security, and organization; and interaction and communication with students, staff, and administration. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks: Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment; Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities; After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction; Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess, and field trips; Assists students with self-help, gross motor, and social skills in all classroom settings; Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off; Communicates rules, expectations, and consequences to the students; Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher; Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher; Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction; Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records, and other various related forms; Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed; Deliver evidence-based ELA instruction with fidelity; Maintains awareness of fire dress procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans; Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested; Models appropriate behavior for students; and Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education development diploma (GED)
Evidence of successful completion of Para-Professional Assessment, which accesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics
Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience
Ability to read and understand instructions, teaching materials and/or guides.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with diverse populations.
Ability to successfully supervise students.
Ability to follow instructions with a minimum of direction.
Ability to follow and give clear directions.
Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
Ability to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to carry out behavior management plans and conduct academic progress monitoring and testing.
Ability to adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and work with interruptions;
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of student information.
Ability to perform general clerical duties including record keeping and filing.
Ability to accept, understand and relate to students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, or physical disabilities.
Ability to assist students in the use of computers in the classroom.
Ability to use standard office and classroom equipment.
Ability to physically perform duties specific to the job assignment with or without accommodations.
Willingness to be trained and updated in first aid and CPR, safety/security, and behavior management procedures.

Responsibilities

Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment
Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction
Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess, and field trips
Assists students with self-help, gross motor, and social skills in all classroom settings
Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off
Communicates rules, expectations, and consequences to the students
Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher
Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher
Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction
Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records, and other various related forms
Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed
Deliver evidence-based ELA instruction with fidelity
Maintains awareness of fire dress procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans
Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested
Models appropriate behavior for students
Performs other duties as assigned