Paraprofessional - Full Time - Indianapolis, United States - Indianapolis Christian School System

Description

Job Description

Indy West Christian School is seeking a committed Christian individual to fill a full-time Paraprofessional opening for the school year. The ideal candidate has the ability to relate well to students and adults, is organized, confidential and has the ability to multitask, coordinate, manage and prioritize.

Job Summary:

The Paraprofessional provides support with general supervision of students and classroom assistance.

Required Professional Qualities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• First Aid CPR certified
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to relate and work well with students and adults.
• Solid organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate, manage and prioritize.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferred.

Essential Job Functions - Accountabilities

• Effectively supervise and interact with students and teachers.
• Support a school climate conducive to learning.
• Assist individual students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Monitor the class while the teacher works with individuals or groups.
• Support teachers in the form of lunch duty and recess coverage.
• Communicate regularly and be available to meet on-going needs of supervising teachers.
• Support the before/aftercare program with coverage in the form of either AM or PM shift.
• Be willing to secure a substitute certificate and be able to assume a substitute teacher role when called upon by supervisor.
• Exhibit confidentiality regarding students and parents.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the school and with students, parents, and administration.
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned.
• Perform duties assigned by supervising teachers and appropriate administrator.
• Possess a conviction of God's calling to the Christian school ministry.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in all relationships and in dealing with conflict.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds at a time.