Hybrid RJHS SPED Paraprofessional chez Russellville School District

Job Title: Parapros

Contract Days:  185, 7.5 hrs/day

The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.

Qualifications of Employment:

    
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  High school diploma or GED required

      
    
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  Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees).

      
    
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  Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)

      
    
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  Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs

      
    
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  Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves 

      
    
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  Professional communication skills 

        

  • All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred 

  • Proper grammar usage with English 

      
      
    
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  All: Basic computer skills 

        

  • Typing, email

      
      
    
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  Preschool parapros only:  

        

  • Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)

  • Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years 

      
      

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    
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  May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc). 

      
    
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  Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers.

      
    
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  Substitute if needed. 

      
    
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  Ability to be flexible on scheduling; can be placed where needed in the district. 

      
    
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  Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics.

      
    
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  Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty.  

      
    
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  Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work.

      
    
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  Restraint & De-escalation training .

      
    
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  Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.

      
    
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  May need to grade student work. 

      
    
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  Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed. 

      
    
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  Uphold confidentiality - FERPA 

      
    
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  Mandated Reporter 

      
    
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  Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool.

      
    
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  Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures. 

      
    
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  Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc).

      
    
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  Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance.

      
    
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  Parent communication regarding students.

      
    
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  Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days. 

      
    
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  Follow all RSD policies and procedures.

      
    
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  Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation. 

      
    
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  Other duties as assigned .
      
      Contact for additional information:
      Mary Beth Cox, Director of Human Resources
      [email protected]
      479-968-1306