Paraprofessional (Multiple Openings) Pine Tree Primary School

Conway School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates degree successful completion of two years of postsecondary education or passing score on a state-approved paraprofessional assessment if required by assignment or federal regulations.
2. Experience working with children in an educational or related setting preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students staff and families.
4. Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal and state laws.
6. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work collaboratively as a member of an educational team.
7. CPR First Aid Crisis Prevention/Intervention or other specialized training may be required depending on assignment.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and /or designee

JOB GOAL: The Paraprofessional provides instructional behavioral and classroom support under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher and/or administrator. The Paraprofessional assists in creating a safe positive and inclusive learning environment by supporting students academic achievement social-emotional development behavioral success and independence. Assignments may include general education classrooms special education programs intervention services or one-on-one student support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNTIONS:

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional activities and lesson plans.
• Provide individual small-group and classroom instructional support as directed.
• Reinforce academic concepts and classroom instruction using teacher-developed materials.
• Assist students in developing organizational study and independent learning skills.
• Support students during assessments classroom projects and instructional activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Assist with technology integration and educational software utilized within the classroom.

• Foster positive relationships that promote student engagement confidence and success.
• Provide academic behavioral and social-emotional support consistent with student needs.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance.
• Assist students with organization transitions and daily classroom routines.
• Support students during arrival dismissal lunch recess field trips assemblies and other school activities as assigned.
• Assist with de-escalation strategies and behavior intervention plans under the direction of professional staff.
• Provide personal care assistance including toileting feeding lifting positioning mobility assistance and hygiene support when required by assignment.

• Maintain a safe organized and positive learning environment.
• Monitor students during instructional and non-instructional periods.
• Supervise students in classrooms hallways cafeterias playgrounds buses and other school settings as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining classroom organization equipment and instructional materials.
• Perform clerical duties including filing copying data entry recordkeeping attendance and preparation of classroom materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and educational records.

• Work collaboratively with teachers special education staff administrators related service providers and other district personnel.
• Participate in staff meetings professional development and training opportunities as assigned.
• Implement accommodations and modifications identified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Section 504 Plans behavior support plans or other educational plans under the direction of licensed staff.
• Communicate professionally with staff and families as directed.

• Demonstrate professionalism reliability punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student family and personnel information.
• Comply with district policies procedures state regulations and applicable federal laws.
• Participate in required district training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

The employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the school day.
• Sit bend kneel crouch stoop squat and reach frequently.
• Lift carry push or pull up to 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Assist students with mobility transfers positioning and personal care when required by assignment.
• Physically intervene using approved district crisis intervention techniques when required and appropriately trained.
• Operate classroom technology computers tablets and other instructional equipment.
• Read written materials and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Respond quickly to student emergencies and changing classroom situations.
• Maintain sufficient physical stamina to actively supervise students throughout the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in classrooms instructional spaces cafeterias gymnasiums playgrounds buses and other school facilities.
• Regular exposure to moderate noise levels typical of educational settings.
• Frequent interaction with students exhibiting a wide range of academic behavioral emotional and physical needs.
• May work outdoors in varying weather conditions during recess arrival dismissal field trips and school activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Conway Educational Support Personnel (CESP) collective bargaining agreement

WORK YEAR: 183 day / school year position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Conway Educational Support Personnel (CESP) Negotiated Agreement. The principal and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority