Reports to: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Created: 9/2024

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus 48 required or 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED for Non-Title I campus

Ability to work with and communicate with children

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to maintain strict discipline

Maintain an effective working environment

Ability to work independently

Experience in working with students

Knowledge of general office equipment

Accuracy in record keeping and form completion

Ability to keep information confidential

Paraprofessional Aide certificate required once employed

Valid CPI certification preferred (can be obtained after employment)

Primary Purpose:

To assist campus admin, teachers and staff with a variety of behavioral support duties including assisting with the supervision of ISS (In-School Suspension)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures
2. Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
3. Assist in carrying out a behavioral program for students.
4. Assist administrators with modeling and coaching for students with behavioral challenges.
5. Assist in collecting and maintaining the student behavior data.
6. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
7. Provide instruction to students under the supervision of administrators
8. Provide behavior intervention strategies under the supervision of administrators
9. Supervise students’ work which includes administering tests and tutoring, as needed.
10. Oversee character education activities as prescribed by campus administration.
11. Maintain strict discipline in order to provide students with a strictly controlled atmosphere
for learning.
12. Assist in obtaining assignments from teachers and delivering student work to teachers.
13. Maintain confidentiality regarding student membership in ISS.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, laminator,

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and
pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, noise
exposure, exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.