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McHarg Elementary Radford, VA
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Location: McHarg Elementary
Reports To:Administrator
Supervises: Not applicable
Type of Position: Non-exempt, 9 month contract (183 days)
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates must pass the local Paraprofessional Exam or hold a minimum of an associate's degree.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in implementing instructional programs aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of administrators and/or teachers.
- Supports a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment by monitoring student safety and well-being.
- Prepares and organizes instructional materials and classroom resources to support individual and group instruction.
- Provides instructional support to individual students and small or large groups as directed.
- Assists in collecting and documenting student data and progress, including attendance, behavior, academic performance, literacy, and other assigned areas.
- Supports student mobility and personal needs, which may include lifting, transferring, guiding students, and managing classroom materials and equipment.
- Assists with school safety procedures and emergency drills, including fire, tornado, bus evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.
- Performs assigned supervisory duties, which may include hall, bus, lunch, or other student supervision responsibilities.
- Attends required meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Demonstrates professionalism, fosters positive relationships, and models appropriate behavior for students.
- Maintains the confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with applicable laws and division policies.
- Complies with all federal and state laws, School Board policies, administrative regulations, and procedures, including those governing special education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by school administrators or teachers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with students/children. Associates degree or higher.
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Radford City School District