Paraprofessional - New Holstein

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Supports instruction to all students reinforcing the

certified teacher\'s lessons. Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment. Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities. Aids instructional efforts of the teacher. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Plans and administers remedial lessons per certified teacher\'s direction. Provides specialized attendant services as required by the student\'s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and as directed by the teacher. Performs administrative support and assistance for teaching staff. Prepares documents and correspondence including typing letters, memos, schedules, notices, tracking data and other miscellaneous items; photocopies documents; maintains files; and distributes items, as needed. Assists the teacher and administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct. Provides supervision of students as directed by the teacher and/or the principal. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Organizes the physical environment to ensure that the classroom is safe and supports the learning of all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Demonstrates professional conduct. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information. Develops and maintains trust and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff members. Serves as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Additionally, helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. Participates in in-service training and programs as assigned. Performs any other professional duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, director of special education, principal, district administrator, or designee. May transport students in district-owned vehicles when requested. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.Supervisory Responsibilities Provides supervision of students as directed by certified teacher and/or the principal. Supervises students and provides appropriate redirection in accordance with policy and procedures. Formal discipline will be administered to students with support from the teaching and/or administrative staff. \*\** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of office procedures, general office equipment, and of the operation of equipment and teaching aides utilized in the classroom. Ability to learn departmental programs, operations, and policies with respect to general functions performed. Ability to perform a variety of complex clerical tasks. Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships. Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment. Ability to observe, assess, and accurately report the behavior of others. Ability to be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. \*\** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475