Paraprofessional

Assists with instructional and behavioral management of youth in school, under the supervision of a certificated staff member.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides general assistance and support to teachers.

• Assists teachers with both instructional and behavioral management duties and with the implementation of the Boys Town Education model.

• Attends in-service workshops and training programs to improve knowledge and skills.

• Conducts follow-up lessons that are initiated by teachers.

• Provides students with assistance on in-class work, with feedback on graded work, and with corrections to class work.

• Assists teachers in preparing student assignments, in grading student work, and when teaching to large groups of students.

• Supervises students during non-instructional periods.

• Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students and assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student.

• Cares for student health and well-being during the school day and serves as a role model by exhibiting skills taught in the school program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to successfully teach and present material to students.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience, preferably in a school or youth care environment required.