GRADE LEVEL: K-12

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications

• Minimum computer/technology skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills

• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations

• Enjoys working with students

• Sound decision making skills

• Responsible and punctual

• Good personal health

   

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

   

  FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

  • School District Policy and Procedures

• Building emergency procedures

• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times

• Follow confidentiality procedures

PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Clean workspace

• Prep daily materials/equipment (classroom/playground/patrol) Prep A/V and Tech equipment

• Setup and take down classroom

MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Follow school wide discipline plan

• Document student behavior as appropriate

• Assist school staff with the overall management of the building

• Be consistent, fair and positive in all interactions

ASSIST WITH THE TRANSITION OF STUDENT AS THEY ENTER AND EXIT THE BEHAVIOR ROOM

• Escort students as appropriate (behavior room/office/buses/other school areas)

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Send students to class

• Consult with principals, counselors, parents and teachers as needed

• Attend meetings (parent/IEP/Child Study/other)

• Provide factual information to parents

• Supervise playground

• Assist with student placement

• Communicate as required

ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Educate students about personal hygiene

• Change soiled clothes when necessary

• Make referrals as appropriate (CST/Counselor/office/outside agencies)

      PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, GAMES, ETC.

• Meet with students on behavior issues

• Reviewing videos

• Implement Bully School curriculum

• Train student mediators

• Teach student’s appropriate ISS behavior/skills as needed

• Train safety patrol members

• Support instructional programs and activities

SUPERVISING STUDENTS IN NONACADEMIC SITUATIONS

• Supervise before school program

• Monitor recess and lunchroom

• Supervise bus lines

• Supervise In School Suspension Students

• Administer detention/after school academy

• Monitor time out

• Develop safety patrol schedule

• Participate on building Crisis Team

• Substitute when needed for recess duty

MONITOR AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION

• Check and maintain data/referrals for discipline reports

• Fill out reminders for “In for” Recess

• Maintain mediation forms/refocus/reminders/problem solving plans

• Send BECCA notices to parents/other school sites

• Create, distribute, and collect permission slips

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities

• Read and study new or updated job related resources

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position:

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.

• Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned

   

   

  Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

   

  Physical                                                                                                 Environmental

  Requirements    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%      Exposure               0-10%   10-25%    25-50%    50-75%

Lifting weight    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%      * Machinery

Math Requirement

• Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.

• Calculator use

   

  Language Requirement

   

• Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions

• Ability to write simple correspondence

• Ability to speak to small groups

• Ability to complete reports and correspondence

   

  Reasoning Requirement

   

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables

• Think quickly to address situations

• Attention to detail is essential

   

  Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section

• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)