Primary Purpose:
Assist in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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High school diploma or GED certificate
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Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas or three creditable years of experience as either an educational aide I or II
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State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Educational Aide III paraprofessional certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
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Ability to work with at-risk and special needs students
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Ability to work within a specialized behavior management system
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Ability to learn, utilize and control student behavior through verbal de-escalation techniques
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Ability to work well with adults
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Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression
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General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
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Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate
Experience:
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Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
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Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
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Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
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Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
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Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
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Assist students with physical needs and personal care as needed.
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Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
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Keep the teacher and administrative staff informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
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Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
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Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
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Assist in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
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Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events.
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Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect.
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Conduct physical student searches
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Maintain confidentiality of information.
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Perform other duties as assigned by campus principal or senior director.
