Classroom Assistant / Para In Elementary School

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student IEPs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Additional Duties:

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• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
• Note:
• The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
• Equipment
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard office and school building environments.Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Note:
• Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
• Qualifications Profile:
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma.

• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.Why join the Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy Team:

• We foster a love of learning from the very first day of school
• We create next generation learning environments for students in the 21st century
• We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
• FLSA Status:
• Non-exempt

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Minnesota Excellence In Learning Academy uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person