Paraprofessional

Purpose Statement For facilities in certain geographic areas where the market for licensed/certified teachers are challenging to recruit, this Market-based job code provides that non-exempt option for those limited markets. The job descriptions are the same as the exempt roles of Teacher.

Essential Functions

• Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects.
• Promote physical, mental and social development.
• Identify the educational needs of students, develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
• Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
• Observe students to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
• Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
• Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
• Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
• Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
• Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students at the facility.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Prefer one year experience working with population of the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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