Paraprofessional (Behavior-Restorative Practices) 

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to improve behavior and to meet instructional goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with mediation and documentation of behaviors
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age,
• Ability to pass criminal history background check,
• Ability to pass the paraprofessional praxis or present the equivalent in college credits,
• Some college preferred,
• Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.

***All non-certificated staff not under contract are under "at-will employment". Their positions shall be considered in all respects "employment at will" and the employee is subject to discharge by the district at any time without cause.***

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at www.emmettschools.org