Garfield Elementary School Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Class: Classroom 2nd Grade

Building Location: Garfield Elementary School

Hours per day: 5.75

Garfield Elementary School, part of the Alexandria School District, is looking for a classroom paraprofessional. The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher in 2nd grade and potentially follow the class throughout their tenure at Garfield Elementary School. 

Essential Functions

Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;

Assist the classroom teacher with student’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered “highly qualified” under the Code of Federal Regulations.
 
This status requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate’s or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.
 

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.