Job Information
East Mills CSD Substitute Paraprofessional in Malvern, Iowa
EMCSD is accepting applications for energetic and motivated Substitute Paraprofessionals to work with students at all levels, from K-12. We consider our substitutes to be integral members of the staff. We strongly believe the substitute is able to provide meaningful educational experiences in the absence of the regular staff member by insuring continuity in the educational program, enforcing school rules fairly and consistently, following substitute plans, interacting positively with students and communicating with staff members.
Pay is $11.73/hour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Willing to work at a variety of school buildings and classrooms with sometimes limited notice as to assignment. Hours of work will vary between the buildings.
Working with a variety of students, including but not limited to students in regular education classrooms, behavior disordered students, students with physical and/or mental disabilities, at-risk students, preschool/elementary/intermediate/high school-aged students, and students with diverse ethnic and/or socioeconomic backgrounds.
Working under the supervision of classroom teacher(s) to provide academic assistance, social adjustment and instruction on skills to students.
Assisting with daily activities and routine care of students.
Following teacher(s) direction for instruction.
Modeling flexibility in duties as the needs of students change.
Modeling enthusiasm and patience.
Assisting, when needed, with lunchroom duties and playground supervision.
Willingness to use positive reinforcement techniques and appropriate guidance techniques to assist in managing developmental behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, and activities redirection.
Assisting in arrival and/or departure of students.
Willing to work well as part of a team, and also ability to work with individuals, small and large groups.
Maintaining and respecting confidentiality in accordance with District rules and regulations.
Maintaining positive interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff.
Preparing materials for classroom teacher(s).
Ability to multi-task and follow directions.
Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Using office equipment, including but not limited to: fax machines, copiers, computers, telephones.
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