Paraprofessional

Louisville City School District•Louisville, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist teacher with classroom duties and/or monitor students as assigned. Provide academic support and assist in managing the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment. NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years of higher education; Associate's degree or higher; or passing score on State Parapro Assessment
Hold a State Aide certificate with ESEA Qualification
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Student management skills
Basic first aid

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of students
Work with students both individually and in small groups
Assist students with classwork and make-up work
Assist students with programmed materials
Assist with recess supervision, restroom breaks, etc.
Promote good social relationships between children
Assist students with toiletry needs as necessary
Duplicate materials for assigned students
Prepare materials for class projects
Grade papers
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information e.g., student records; free/reduced lunch forms; student test scores
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Provide assistance to classroom teacher
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
Promote good public relations
Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets
Play learning games
Prepare materials, and equipment as directed by immediate supervisor
Supervise general housekeeping duties
Keep permanent records up-to-date
Assist with special school projects
Assist with students on field trips
Administer first aid to students as necessary
Prepare correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Defer parent inquiries to classroom teacher
Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and Building Principal
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens
Supervises/assists with clean intermittent catheterization or other delegated nursing procedures with training by the school nurse, in accordance with the students Individualized Education Plan.
Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures