Paraprofessional
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Where: Lower Brule Schools
Definition: A para professional works with children within the school district providing positive guidance for students, attending to their physical, academic, and emotional needs. They work directly with students under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with the teacher on lessons and daily classroom activities
- Communicating with children and helping them understand lessons
- lead and supervise various developmentally appropriate events depending on the directed teacher’s instructions.
- Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment
- Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times
- Utilize various techniques to be successful with managing students
- Engage with children to enhance and encourage learning
- Assist the teacher in modifying materials to meet the specific needs of a child
- Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development
- Assist with other personal or physical care assistance
- Take necessary precautions to protect students
- Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements and skills
- Passionate, dedicated, and committed to teaching and working with children
- Experience or willing to help teachers in a classroom environment desired
- Dependable and punctual
- Positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal and social attributes
- Have patience with children, including those with special needs
- Ability to stand, move around, and squat for long periods of time
Apply through the Lower Brule Tribal Personal Office or contact the school
Applicants must pass a background check and drug test.