Paraprofessional Applied Skills (FT) - Salamonie Elementary

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: General Education/Special Education Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment: 10 Month Position

Evaluated By: Building Principal

Job Summary

Assist in the education of students

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of 60 hours of college credit or successful completion of the Para Professional Test
• Meet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality
• Ability to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
• Assist teacher in any way possible
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting
• Assist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of record
• Relate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader
• Assist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.
• Complete other duties as by Principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student’s particular needs
• Prepare instructional materials as needed
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence
• Meets all aspects of the Classified Employee Handbook
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as required

Essential Cognitive Factors

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 30 lbs) - frequently

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.