Special Education Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide - Poplarville Separate School District : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff (Non-Certified)/Teacher AssistantDate Posted: 6/19/2024Location: Poplarville Lower Elementary Poplarville School District Poplarville Lower Elementary Paraprofessional with Instructional DutiesMission Statement: The mission of the Poplarville School District is to serve all students by providing a high-quality education in a safe learning environment. Title:PLE Paraprofessional with Instructional DutiesQualifications:Applicants must have: A. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or B. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or C. Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys assessment scores to measure this standard. a. Reading for Information Passing score = 4 b. Applied Mathematics Passing score = 4 c. Writing or Business Writing Passing score = 3 Reports to:Instructional Coach and PrincipalJob Goal:To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; Essential Functions:Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: The paraprofessional with instructional duties will deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner by:

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning the material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

Devises special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.

Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date.

Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the teacher.

Checks and records student attendance.

Collects and records collection of money.

Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.

Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit effective classroom management skills by

Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning.

Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.

COMMUNICATION - The paraprofessional will exhibit effective communication skills by

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit professional growth by:

Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.

Participates in and completes the approved district Professional Development Program.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: The paraprofessional with instructional duties will comply with district and school policies by

Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines

Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately

Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains appropriate professional appearance

Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.