Paraprofessional - PCM Elementary
Starting pay is $15.96/hour
Elementary paras work 7.5 hours/day, approximately 175 days/year
Position Purpose
To work closely with one or more students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with an excellent education.
Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria
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High School Diploma or GED
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Ability to work with students of all abilities
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Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration
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Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Essential Performance Responsibilities
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Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
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Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with student(s) to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
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Ability to follow directions as provided by teaching staff and/or the building principal.
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Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist students; supports students both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
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Assists in meeting the IEP goals of the student(s) being served.
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Completes all mandatory yearly training once it has been assigned. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.)
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Contributes to a culture of “excellence for all”.
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Attends work regularly and on-time.
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Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
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Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings.
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Assists with classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other such duties as needed. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher/principal.
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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Considerable floor-sitting, bending and lifting, as needed, to work with children.
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Mobility as required for classroom and playground supervision.
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Patience as required for working with challenging students.
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Good health to minimize absenteeism.
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Dexterity as required for clerical duties.
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Ability to lift or assist in lifting students who require assistance with basic needs.
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Duties outside of the classroom as assigned.
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Recess supervision as assigned.
PCM CSD is an EEO/AA employer.
