Paraprofessional English Language Learner

TITLE : Paraprofessional - General Education -Middle / High School

TYPE : Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY : Per Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

OBJECTIVE : The primary function of a paraprofessional is to perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher in the deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Under the direction of the classroom teacher support student instruction in academic social and motor skills through the delivery and assessment of the district curriculum. This may include but is not limited to the following duties :

• Work with small groups of students administer correct and communicate basic analyze of student assessments utilize the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Bring academic social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher
• May update parents or guardians of their students academic performance and behavior
• Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
• Maintain records attendance and assessments as required by the classroom teacher
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials
• Assist in the deliver of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress in academic social and motor skills
• Assist students with activities of daily living
• Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrate the dependability time management as well as the receptive and expressive communication skills to effectively perform the assignment.
• Build on strengths and act on suggestions in areas needing improvement.
• Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to new situations and an ever-changing educational environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment.
• Maintain effective professional working relationship with others (e.g. paraprofessionals teachers staff parents guardians administrators etc).
• Resolve conflict well and seek assistance when appropriate-
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher strive to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe
• As appropriate assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal school administration or superintendent of schools.

School / Community Relations

Operations

Professional

REQUIRED MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS

Must be trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g. Responsive Classroom Techniques Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan Use of a communication Board Physical Restraint and Verbal De-escalation Techniques)

ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job FUncations

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Events,Electrical Installation,HR SAP,Maintenance Engineering,Contract

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1