Paraprofessional - School No. 19
About The Position
The Paraprofessional assists educational programs serving Rochester City School District students in Grades Pre-K–6. The position involves a variety of student-support tasks, including supervision and assistance with classroom activities. The role reports to the School Principal or the principal’s designated administrator and performs related work as required. The position is at Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19, located at 465 Seward Street, Rochester, NY 14608. Student hours are 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; employee hours vary by grade level: 32.5 hours per week for Pre-K and 30 hours per week for elementary. Toileting assistance may be required, with an additional hourly stipend for toileting duties. The minimum salary is $17.00 per hour and the maximum salary is $18.30 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of a school environment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to provide instructions that students can comprehend.
- Ability to work well with students, school personnel, and the public.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Patience, dependability, good judgment, and tact.
- Health commensurate with the demands of the position.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with children in a professional setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision of students during study hall periods.
- Supervise students briefly to provide teachers with unassigned time.
- Assist with supervision of students in school corridors.
- Act as a liaison between the school, home, and community agencies.
- Assist classroom teachers with proctoring and administering tests.
- Supervise students on playgrounds.
- Assist with behavior management.
- Prepare instructional support materials.
- Read stories to students.
- Collect and arrange resources for teaching.
- Assist students with activities initiated by the teacher.
- Assist students who missed instruction due to absence.
- Listen to students' oral readings.
- Conduct small-group activities.
- Correct homework and workbooks.
- Assist students with writing assignments.
- Provide small-group or individual assistance with remediation and/or acceleration activities.
- Assist with student arrival and dismissal in or outside the school building.
- Provide toileting assistance when required.
Benefits
- Additional hourly stipend for toileting duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
