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Description
South Grove Elementary Paraprofessional
Primary Function: To assist students and teachers with day-to-day classroom activities designed for children requiring academic and behavioral support while in the least restrictive environment, namely the general education classroom with fellow peers.
Representative Essential Duties:
Work with groups of students inside and/or outside the classroom in either small groups or one-on-one instruction
Monitor appropriate student behavior
Assist teacher and provide supervision to students in various locations throughout the school day (i.e. resource classroom, restroom breaks, hallway, field trips, cafeteria, and playground
Assist teacher with classroom management and academic support
Communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Aid in preparing the classroom for the close of school
Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of students
Assist with bus needs - meeting bus, taking students to bus at the end of the day
Assist with behavior issues and behavior plans
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned
Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Must possess the minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency
Prior experience in a classroom setting preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of computer and work room equipment
Valid Indiana Driver's License
Must pass pre-employment criminal history check
Personal and Professional Responsibilities: Support the mission and vision of Beech Grove City Schools
Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate respect for supervisors, subordinates and peers
Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, administrators and community members
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful manner and maintain confidentiality
Work as part of a team
React positively to constructive criticism and to change productively
Dress appropriately for the classroom setting
Maintain a positive self-image within the community
Understand and enforce school rules and regulations
Working Conditions:
Duties are performed in general school and classroom environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students with disabilities. The employee must occasionally push items up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth and peripheral vision. While performing duties of this job, employee must maintain emotional control under stress.
Reasonable Accommodation:
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
Working Relationships:
Work closely with students, teachers, parents, staff and administrators.
Terms of Employment: 180 days
Benefits
Beech Grove City Schools Classified Handbook
Worksite address
beech grove, IN, 46107, US
Who can apply
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