Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted: 9/25/2024Location: Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolDate Available: 10/02/2024Closing Date: 09/29/2024District: Greenville Public Schools - websiteJOB TITLE: Interventionist Paraprofessional LOCATION: Walnut Hills Elementary HOURS: 28.75 per week COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This position is paid in accordance with the Greenville Education Support Personnel Association Master Agreement. This position is not eligible for benefits.
JOB SUMMARY: The Interventionist Paraprofessional will organize and provide intervention lessons to students who are at-risk of learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned - Models positive behavior to students and colleagues by participating as a team member, engaging in productive problem-solving skills, and ensuring that positive and continuous communication with others is occurring
- Communicates progress of students with other paraprofessionals, teachers, and instructional coaches
- Participates in school review and data teams
- Provides timely, accurate, and professional documentation by recording daily grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, report cards, IEP goals and objectives, incident reports, and behavior data
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the student's diverse needs and interests, including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum
- Facilitates learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and choices while engaging students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and other activities that make subject matter meaningful
- Establishes a climate that promotes a firm, fair, and respectful school environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility
- Assures the classroom physical environment is conducive to learning by maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and work areas, including, but not limited to desks, shelves, and storage areas
- Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected through the use of appropriate and respectful communication and proper de-escalation techniques when necessary
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to interpret data and make changes in instruction
- Ability to manage student behavior using a positive approach
- Knowledge and/or coursework in child development
- Positive attitude focused on student growth
- Ability to form positive relationships with students
- Excellent attendance and work habits
- Must be able to pass a background check with no criminal history
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - Completion of two years of study or more at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); an associate's degree or higher; or obtain a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment
- Experience working with struggling learners preferred
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes ) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Interested applicants should apply online at gpsjackets.org/employmentAttachment(s):
- Job Posting - Interventionist Paraprofessional.pdf