Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Riverview School (PreK-8) is looking for a 20-hr/week instructional support paraprofessional to support our students in acquisition of knowledge and skills in a Kindergarten-8th grade setting.

Requires experience working with students and a high school diploma. Prefer an Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field.  Pay starts at $13.61/hour but may be higher based on education and applicable experience. 

DEFINITION

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, teacher’s aides assist the classroom teacher or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student’s learning plan.  Bilingual preferred.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direct supervision from the principal or assistant principal.
• Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher or service provider.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1) Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.

2) Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a

productive learning environment.

3) Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.

4) Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.

5) Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.

6) Assist in proctoring tests.

7) Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.

8) Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher’s lesson plans.

9) Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.

10) Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.

11) Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.