Paraprofessional - Library & Title 1 - Lewis and Clark Elementary - Grand Forks, United States - Grand Forks Public School District

Description

Terms of Employment: Nine (9) months, academic school year

Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, when school is in session

Education: Associates (or higher) degree (attach transcript in attachment section) or completion of two years (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education. (attach transcript in attachment section). Coursework or degree in education preferred.

Qualifications: Basic academic and computer skills, ability to work well with students, excellent human relations and communications skills.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Library Para

Assist the library/media specialist with library activities.

Assist the library/media specialist with clerical duties.

Work with students individually or in groups.

Assist teachers and staff with materials, media, and research.

Order and distribute instructional materials.

Assist the library media specialist with collection maintenance.

Assist patrons with the use of media and technology.

Perform responsibilities as assigned by the library/media specialist or building principal.
Title 1 Para

Assist high-risk students who have limited academic achievement to attain their highest level of performance.

Assist in the provision of reading and writing which will help to supplement students with extra support in language arts.

Assist Title 1 Reading Specialist and classroom teachers.

Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' assessments. Update students' reports and records.

Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification, and adaptations with planning and supervision from the classroom teacher and Title 1 teacher.

Supervise students in small and large groups and in hallways.

Participate in training and in-services to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.

Maintain high level of ethical behavior.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Lift sixty (60) lbs. occasionally, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely. Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator.

Benefits: Employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health Insurance and other voluntary benefits at: Human Resources