Job Description

Richland School District #44 Public Job Description

Position Title: Paraprofessional, Elementary, Special Services

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Elementary Principal

Hours: School Days 7:45am-3:15pm Hourly wage: $18.25/hour

Benefits: NDPERS Retirement, Portion of Single Health Insurance, 5 sick days

SUMMARY:

Assist teachers and students in the classroom with daily instructional and non-instructional activities.

Richland #44 School District is a Class B school district of about 300 students with two school buildings (PK-6 in Abercrombie and 7-12 in Colfax). We are idyllically located about halfway between Fargo and Wahpeton, giving families and staff the best of both worlds with a small-town feel close to larger areas. Our mission is Educating students to be responsible citizens and leaders and we believe in a safe and supportive environment that fosters relationships and high expectations for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.

• Assists teacher in routine classroom operation.
• Demonstrates understanding of student's areas of strengths and weaknesses.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
• Manages and instructs small groups of students under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Instructs and demonstrates use of exercise equipment and production machinery.
• Participates in physical activities, which are a part of the students' basic program.
• Assists students in the restroom as necessary.
• Be flexible in schedule and activities throughout the day.
• Follows school and district policies.
• Will conduct duties as prescribed by case manager for student programming and progress monitoring.
• Model activities for students in the regular education classroom (e.g., electives.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). State mandated course work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work with students of varying abilities. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must work with public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the district supervisor.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.