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Linn-Mar Community Schools Paraprofessional - Linn Grove Elementary (2 Positions) in Marion, Iowa
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IMPORTANT:Please be sure to click on our careers link below to complete an application and submit it on our website to be considered: https://www.applitrack.com/linnmar/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url= You will need to do this to complete your application process. Thank you!**Position Title: Paraprofessional
**Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal or Designee
*Job Summary/Goal: *Assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning classroom environment, under the guidance of classroom teachers, in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Demonstrate a positive demeanor, loyalty to the students and District, cooperation, teamwork, excellent attendance, and exemplary safety.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *Duties may vary by season, grade-level and activity usage; however, Significant Performance Responsibilities are listed below. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned which fulfill the needs of students.
Support Teachers:
- Assist classroom teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
- Research, plan and develop age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with classroom teacher.
- Assist the classroom teacher in administering, supervising and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments. Serve as chief source of information and provide assistance to student teachers and/or substitutes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Alert classroom teacher of any issues or special information about individual students.
- Plan and organize work to efficiently meet assigned schedules and deadlines.
Student Interaction / Learning Support:
Assist classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies for students.
Implement, under the supervision of classroom teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced and outlined by classroom teacher.
Guide students in independent study for the purpose of ensuring student success.
Assist with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
Implement effective behavior control strategies as directed by administration.
Record behavioral incidents and accident reports, etc.
Utilize relevant positive methods to motivate the student(s).
Develop working rapport with the student(s).
Help build student self-esteem and encourage caring and helping behaviors among students (PRIDE rules / Olweus).
Effectively identify and respond to problems as they arise.
Relate to and interact with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
Demonstrate self as an appropriate role model for students in the areas of dress, language and behavior.
Use standard universal health precautions.
Provide supervision inside and outside the building, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, classrooms and hallways as directed.
Ensure and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e , classroom, lunchroom, playground, hallways, field trips, etc.
Ensure that proper safety practices are followed at all times.
*Maintain confidentially of all student records. *