Job Description
Job title: ELEMENTARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PARAEDUCATOR - 3 positions available
Company: Laramie County School District 1
Job description: Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month
Job Title: Paraeducator - General
Revised Date: May 2020
Department:Paraeducators
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Year: 9 months
Salary Schedule: Paraeducator-PG1
SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students, monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within general education, Title 1, ESL, and/or Gifted and Talented programs/classrooms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions 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.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Frequency
% of Time
1. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, assists students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts, curriculum, assignments, and/or lesson plans in order to maximize student learning and to reach academic goals and grade level standards. Adapts and administers classroom activities, assignments, and assessments. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
D
60%
2. Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
D
10%
3. Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements.
D
10%
4. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.
D
10%
5. Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc.
W
2%
6. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
W
2%
7. Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
W
2%
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Ongoing
4%
TOTAL =
100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Experience working with school age children preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire
First Aid certification preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
English language skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Bilingual language skills preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
POSITION TITLE
Reports to:
Certified Teacher and Principal
POSITION TITLE
# of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
None required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
VISION DEMANDS:
Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
HIRING MANAGER: Eric Jackson/Alicia Goehring
Title: Director School Leadership/ESL Program Facilitator
Phone: 307-771-2254
HR Staff: Susan Johnson
Phone: 307-771-2158
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Expected salary: $12.96 per hour
Location: Wyoming
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