Para Pro

YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Instructional Aide/Para-Professional JOB GOAL: To assist in providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement and develop a safe, healthy learning environment. REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISE: Students PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities. Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks the accuracy of work, and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacher. Helps students to use books, computers, classroom materials, and other equipment. Assists certified educator in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores, behavior, or materials and supplies as assigned. Assists certified educators in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior. Supervises students and assists in maintaining a climate where the policies and protocols are followed and enforced. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Performs duties courteously and professionally. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Assumes responsibility for and engages in professional growth, and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership. Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel. Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication. Participates in all professional development required for the position and responsibilities. Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. Demonstrated success in relevant work experience. Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment. Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member. Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions. Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, and mobility to perform job responsibilities. Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information. Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with students as needed. Ability to provide physical intervention when required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.