North Slope Borough School District·Utqiaġvik, Alaska
The paraprofessional will assist teachers in creating a positive learning environment and provide instructional support to students, including those with disabilities. Responsibilities also include supervising students in various school settings and assisting with classroom management and instructional materials.
Assist the teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
NSBSD Pedagogy To effectively perform this role, an individual must be able to satisfactorily complete each essential duty.
The qualifications listed below detail the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential duties.
Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent general education degree is required.
Applicants must meet one of the following three criteria: Earned an Associate’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or Completed a minimum of two years, equivalent to 48 semester hours, of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or Successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test (PAT).
If the degree was earned from a foreign university, the applicant must obtain a foreign transcript evaluation. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further details.
Language
Skills and
Abilities: Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English. Clearly present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, students, and the public in an understandable manner. Read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.
Provide instructional and support assistance to teachers. Instruct small groups of students. Tutor students individually. Assist with classroom management. Work with assigned children with disabilities. Support intensive level multiple disability students during the school day as assigned. Assist designated students with physical tasks and personal hygiene, including feeding and toileting. Conduct activities to encourage parent involvement. Offer instructional support in the library, media center, and computer lab as needed. Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members. Support students with remedial work, provide tutoring, and monitor their progress. Prepare instructional materials and supplies for classroom use. Assist students in various areas such as the lunchroom, library, gym, pool, and locker rooms. Supervise students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, and other assigned locations. Report accidents, assaults, property damage, and abusive behavior immediately. Operate all classroom and office equipment. Follow all District policies and regulations. Support the educational values, philosophy, and mission of the District. Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Physical Requirements The physical demands described below are representative of what an employee must be capable of to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions. While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally and listen. Occasionally, the employee may be required to climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Work Year: School-Year Range and Minimum Salary Grade: Grade 13 – Not Highly Qualified (Not H.Q.) $22.24 - $34.37 (Based on Experience) Grade 14 – Highly Qualified (H.Q.) $23.88 - $36.79 (Based on Experience)
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and meet specific educational criteria, such as an Associate's degree or completion of 48 semester hours. Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively in English and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 40 pounds.
Market context
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