Learning Loss Para IA

Reports To:  Building Principal

Position Purpose:  The job of the In Learning Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of  delivering interventions to any student demonstrating learning loss, regardless of identification. These staff members, under direction and supervision of licensed teaching staff, will deliver evidenced based small group instruction during the school day to students with the most significant learning loss due to COVID-19. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 college hours or passing the state-mandated Paraprofessional test is required
• Skills in the use of computers
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual in-service training
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions
• Adaptable to a variety of situations

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

(The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.)  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently list and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Facilitate small group or individualized intervention with students experiencing learning loss due to COVID-19 and assistance and encouragement to students to complete their assignments.
• Maintain discipline during intervention.
• Assist in implementing behavior plans as defined by the teacher(s), administrator and/or counselor for the purpose of developing and/or improving students basic social and interpersonal skills.
• Keep records and complete necessary reports for the program on a timely basis.
• Consult with teachers daily and make appropriate reports regarding student progress and assignments.
• Confer with students individually and/or in groups to modify unacceptable behavior and emphasize positive skills.
• Attend and participate in staff development and training sessions.

Terms of Employment:  ESSER FUNDED, 9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.