Summary

Paraprofessional | Hopkins High School | Post Date: 11/4/2024

Description

Provides building security and student supervision wherever assigned; supports and enforces rules and regulations, establishes strong, positive relationships with students, parents and staff; contributes to a positive educational climate for everyone.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

  • Serves as a monitor of student behavior and movement. This includes supervision in the lunchroom, bus area, crisis room, hallways, crossing guard, in pool areas, and before and after regular school hours. 
  • Holds students, staff, and visitors accountable for school policy.
  • Communicates with appropriate staff on behavior issues or concerns.
  • Refers chemical and other concerns to administrators in a timely fashion.
  • Assists and cooperates with rotational coverage with other student supervisors.
  • Checks student bathrooms and other areas for behavior issues or concerns.
  • Patrols the school and/or school grounds before, after, and during school; locks all doors in assigned areas.
  • Identifies and reports unsafe people and situations.
  • Enforces all school and district rules and regulations.
  • Serves as the first communicator with the community.
  • Escorts visitors in the building.
  • Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
  • Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of student supervision experience.
  • OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

 
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

  • None

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

  • District policies and procedures.
  • Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
  • Learning and behavioral management techniques.
  • Local community resources and regional community services programs. 
  • Computer applications related to the work.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

  • Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions. 
  • Administering educational and school support programs.
  • Communicating effectively with children.
  • Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
  • Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
  • Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
  • Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Mobility to work in a school setting both inside and outside, use standard equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
 
FTE: 1.0, 10am-6pm 
Salary: Per the Para Union Contract range of, Class 5: $20.33 – $26.12, DOE.