Position Type: Highly Qualified Paraprofessional for Special Education

Location: Greenbrier School District (Specific Building to Be Determined)

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; and
2. Completed at least 60 hours of college credit; or
3. Passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment

Job Description

• Assist students within a special education classroom setting
• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher and/or building principal.
• Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed by the teacher.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher/supervisor, and treat all students with dignity and respect.
• Assist with the physical management, etc. Lifting may be required with some students.
• Assist with the maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist with duties including but not limited to lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participate in training, staffing, and meetings as directed by the building principal and Administration.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and practices for students under IDEA as outlined by the teacher.
• Follow any Greenbrier School Board Policy and/or practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration, building principal, and/or the supervising teacher.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Encouraging to students and patient when reviewing materials
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a team-player role
• Creative and innovative thinker and planner
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office, Google apps
• Strict adherence to school philosophy, standards, and goals.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities daily.
• Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.
• Works as a team member on building level committees.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying,zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and /or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Contact Information:

Name – Kelli Martin

Title – Deputy Superintendent

Phone – 501.679.4808

Email – martink@greenbrierschools.org

Salary Range/Schedule: http://greenbrierschools.org/salaries

Terms of Employment: 191-day contract