Paraprofessional - Eliot Battle Elementary

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher. Manage student behavior and classroom organization, implement policies, rules and/or regulations. Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students. Respond in a calm manner to students displaying aggressive behaviors. Meet and/or escort students at designated times. Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks. Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees. Attend and document participation of required yearly in-service training (10 to 15 hours).Adhere to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures. Understand and adhere to Board policies and procedures. Para 2's and 3's: Attend/keep current on restraint and other advanced training, if applicable as directed by the Special Education Director; apply knowledge and procedures to student situations when appropriate to respond to crises. Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District. District Expectations: All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.Reporting Relationships:

Reports To: Classroom teacher, Building Principal, and Special Education Director

Supervises: None

Qualifications: Minimum: Completion of the 20-hour Substitute Training Course or Passing of the Paraprofessional Exam or Official Transcript with 60+ hours of college semester credit.

Preferred: Official Transcript w/60+ semester hours of college credit with prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people. An ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment. 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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors to perform tasks such as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess. Equal Opportunity Employer