Paraprofessional - Secondary (Grades 7-12)

RCSD • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists educational programs benefiting Rochester City School District students in Grades Pre-K–12. The role performs varied student-support tasks, which may include supervision, classroom assistance, and serving as a liaison between the school, home, and community agencies. The position reports to the School Principal or the Principal’s designated administrator and performs related work as required. For secondary positions, the stated workweek is 35 hours. Toileting assistance may be required; an additional hourly stipend is provided for toileting duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of a school environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide instructions 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 student supervision during study hall periods.
• Supervise students briefly to provide teachers with unassigned time.
• Assist with student supervision 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 reading.
• 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 inside or outside the school building.
• Provide toileting assistance if required.

Benefits

• Additional hourly stipend for toileting duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED