Paraprofessional (Instructional) JobID: 232 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Date Posted: 5/14/2024 Location: Burch Charter School Of Excellence (High-Needs School) Date Available: 08/19/2024 Closing Date: 06/14/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Purpose * Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions * Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. * Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. * Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. * Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. * Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. * Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. * Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. * Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. * Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. * Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. * Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. * Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. * Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. * Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties: * Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. * Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment * Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements * Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. * Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). * Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. * Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. * Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. * Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards * Works in standard office and school building environments. * Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile * Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: * High School diploma or equivalent. * Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. * Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date: