Lunch/Intervention Paraprofessional

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to teaching staff by supporting     students. This person’s goal is to provide assistance so that students may best benefit        from academic instruction. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate from high school or GED, preferably supplemented by some college-level training or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

GENERAL:

1. Meets established criteria for Highly Qualified status as a paraprofessional
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work with a variety of students and adults within the school setting.

REPORT TO: Building principal or designee.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the School Psychologist or designee in accordance with provisions of the applicable policies of the Tuscarora School District.

COMPENSATION:

Nine (9) month position, work schedule and other conditions of employment in accordance with current wage guidelines and applicable policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Teacher Assistants will provide academic intervention and instructional support as directed by building principal or designee

2.    Assistants will follow structured intervention programs or teacher provided plans as assigned to enhance student’s academic performance

3.    Teaching Assistants may assist in the collection of progress monitoring data as assigned

4.    The assistant shall assume any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee

5.    Follow district standards of legal and ethical conduct

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands                 Often sitting at desk or standing

                                               Moderate lifting from 15 to 30 pounds

                                               Some carrying - up to 30 pounds

                                               Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Sensory Abilities                   Visual acuity to read correspondences, computer screen

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones and interact with students and other staff

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Work Environment                Generally, indoors inside school with occasional supervisory duties outdoors

Temperament                      Ability to work as a member of a team

Must be courteous and able to effectively communicate with people

Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Cognitive Ability                   Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to complete assigned tasks

                                            Ability to read, write and do computations

Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling

                                             Ability to work independently

                                             Ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

Specific Skills                       Ability to operate office equipment

                                            Ability to use computer technology efficiently

Must appropriately handle confidential information

License                                  Valid Driver’s License

Comments                             Position holder must have a friendly, helpful, caring personality

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS                               

Must obtain an Act 34 Criminal History Background Check, Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal Criminal History Record and obtain a physical examination and a valid driver's license. In other respects, the successful candidate must be eligible for employment according to the provisions contained in Section 1209 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. 

The position specifications described here 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

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.