VBES Full Time Paraprofessional

Brown County Schools•Van Buren, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom under the direct supervision of a certified staff member. The position supports instructional goals and objectives and helps free certified employees from non-professional duties so they can contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. The role supports students’ learning, classroom participation, and safety, including students with special needs. It may involve assisting with instruction and daily living activities, supervising students in instructional and non-instructional settings, and traveling between schools or between schools and central offices when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of college-level coursework or passing of an examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications such as Word and Excel.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in standard office and school building environments and outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children with special needs is desirable.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance may qualify.

Responsibilities

Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assist professional staff with administering and correcting classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
Help prepare classrooms and reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
Support classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
Assist students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, and study hall.
Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
Assist teachers with parent contact as requested to foster parent involvement in student education.
Assist students with special needs in classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement, and progress toward IEP objectives.
Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school and learning activities.
Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations for assisting all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance and pupil services staff or building administration as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.