Require Paraprofessional 1:1 in USA

Job title: Paraprofessional 1:1 Company: Alaska Teacher Placement Job description: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. - Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. - Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. - Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School diploma or equivalent. - Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Valdez City Schools benefits package: HEALTH INSURANCE Currently monthly employee paid premium is less than $100 per family for medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing. Basic life insurance policy is provided. Benefits become effective following 60 worked days. Medical Low deductible: $100 per person not to exceed $300 per family $488 maximum out-of-pocket expense after deductible has been met Prescriptions Generic Co-Pay $5 Non-Generic Co-Pay $10 Up to a 90-day supply Vision No deductible One exam per family member per year Lenses each year covered at 90% A year supply of contacts annually covered at 90% Frames every year covered at 90% not to exceed $100 Dental Deductible: $25 per person not to exceed $75 per family Maximum annual benefit of $2000 per person Cleaning & exams pay at 100% with no deductible Hearing No Deductible Exam is covered at 80% Maximum benefit $400 RETIREMENT PLANS State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System 8% pre-tax contribution to PERS Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan 22% school match 5-year vesting schedule Pre-tax contribution into a 457 plan, not to exceed federal limitations (2022 is $22,500) - no waiting period to enroll HOLIDAYS & TIME OFF New Year?s Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Winter Break: Dec 26-Jan 5th Spring Break: 18th-22nd Pay Scale and Calendar are attached. FLSA Status: Non-exempt This position falls under the "B" classification on the pay scale. Attachment(s): Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: USA Apply Job!