Paraeducator In-School Suspension [PA09]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Paraeducator - In-School Suspension is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom; assisting certified teachers in supporting the learning programs for students in their designated educational environment; supervising and documenting student behavior in the ISS program during non-classroom time; and providing information to teacher/s and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Criminal background check required for hire.
English language skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school age children preferred
First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual language skills preferred

Responsibilities

Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
Assists in obtaining, organizing, and using supplies, books, materials, and equipment as assigned for the purpose of maximizing student learning.
Monitors and supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Documents student attendance and behavior in ISS for the purpose of making data driven decisions.
Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation of observations for the purpose of informing teacher/s and/or administrators of students' progress and behavior.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, child abuse and/or neglect, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies and behavior; confers with teachers to assist in the evaluation of student progress for the purpose of achieving student success.
Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, providing a safe learning environment, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Assists with record keeping, correcting papers, filing, and copying materials as needed for the purpose of gathering and maintaining data.
Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner for the purpose of aiding student development of interpersonal skills and successful problem-solving strategies.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Performs other duties as assigned