Paraprofessional -Lincoln Elementary School

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATIONJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: General Education/Special Education ParaprofessionalTerms of Employment: 10 Month PositionEvaluated By: Building PrincipalJob SummaryAssist in the education of studentsEmployment RequirementsSuccessful completion of 60 hours of college credit or successful completion of the Para Professional TestMeet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentialityAbility to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Intervention trainingClassified Employee Confidentiality StatementAs an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.Essential Job DutiesRelate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respectAssist teacher in any way possibleAssist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroomMaintain confidentiality at all timesWork with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education settingAssist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leaderMaintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of recordRelate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leaderAssist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.Complete other duties as by Principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student's particular needsPrepare instructional materials as neededSupervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absenceMeets all aspects of the Classified Employee HandbookPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as requiredEssential Cognitive FactorsPlan, organize, and schedule prioritiesUse independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problemsDiscreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive mattersMake independent decisions in accordance with established policies and proceduresTactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staffCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the communityPhysical Factors(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)Sitting/standing - constantlyStooping/kneeling/crouching - frequentlyHearing and speaking clearly - constantlyLifting (up to 30 lbs) - frequentlyThe Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Sick daysPersonal daysLife/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Long-Term Disability InsuranceMedical Dental Vision Insurance