Description
WEST END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION Instructional Paraprofessional PRIMARY PURPOSE Assist the classroom teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of all students. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Reports to: Principal Location: West End Elementary QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office technology SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt ● Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy. ● Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. ● Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. ● Assist in managing behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed. ● Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. ● Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. ● Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students. ● Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. ● Maintain confidentiality. ● Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed. ● Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and his/ her designee. NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED: COMPENSATION SCALE: 187 Days / Hourly Pay-Grade DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES: TBD APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE: Apply by completing the application at www.bellvilleisd.org and by sending a resume and letter of interest to Principal, Dee Ann Larsen at [email protected]