Elementary Paraprofessional

Boyden Hull Elementary School • Hull, IA

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About The Position

The Boyden-Hull Community Schools is seeking a Full-Time Paraprofessional to support the educational process in the elementary school. This role involves assisting teachers in various instructional and administrative tasks, ensuring a conducive learning environment for students, and providing support tailored to individual student needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and understanding in dealing with students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in special education or working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Familiarity with educational technology and audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual student needs.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment used for instructional purposes.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Maintain bulletin boards and other classroom displays.
• Read to students and engage in oral communication with them.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Collect and record money as needed.
• Assist students with their clothing and personal needs.
• Help with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
• Assist with wash-up and toilet routines.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about individual students.
• Serve as the chief source of information for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and ethical behavior.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Coordinate instructional efforts with the classroom teacher.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans for review by the teacher.
• Develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Assist in individual and group instruction under the teacher's supervision.
• Supervise students in various areas including the playground and lunchroom.
• Monitor classes during short teacher absences.
• Operate audio-visual equipment as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks such as making calls, filing, and maintaining student records.
• Assist in the office as requested.
• Exhibit patience and fairness with students while following behavior management plans.
• Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms.
• Contribute to an effective and efficient school district.

Benefits

• Salary as stated in the employee's contract.
• Participation in in-service training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed