Federal Instructional Paraprofessional - Akron Elementary

Summary/Objective The Federal Instructional Paraprofessional works as a teacher's aide, assisting with lesson delivery, managing materials, supporting behavior management, and tutoring individuals or groups of children Essential Functions - Under the supervision of a properly licensed teacher, the Paraprofessional will implement and evaluate lessons planned by that teacher. - Tutor individual students as needed. - Teach social skills/social thinking and model appropriate behaviors for students. - Report dangerous behaviors/environments to school director or administration. - Report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect through proper channels. - Provide instructor with input regarding student behavior, academic performance and IEP progress. - Proctor during student assessment. - Participate in appropriate staff development activities to provide for professional growth. ** ** Competencies - Ethical practice - Confidentiality - Emotional maturity - Adaptability - Sound judgement - Cultural awareness - Organization - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, family members, and Summit Academy employees - Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented manner with colleagues ** ** Supervisory Responsibility None ** ** Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. ** ** Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with