Paraprofessional

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Paraprofessional Position

Palouse Prairie Charter School -- Moscow, ID

Palouse Prairie Charter School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as a full-time Paraprofessional and Teaching Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. The Paraprofessional will provide literacy/math interventions to students in grades K-5 classrooms and support teachers as needed part of the day.

The other half of the day includes working alongside the special education teacher in supporting special education students. In addition, other responsibilities may include supervision during morning, afternoon and recess duties.

Qualifications:

Experience: working with children and youth at the age levels desired in the advertised position; following written and oral instructions; reading, writing and speaking English; performing routine tasks as directed.

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, computer skills necessary for producing reports, records, lists and forms as required; collaborating with others regarding outcomes to be attained; learning, reasoning and making judgments.

Physical abilities: observing student behavior, proper transferring of students which may require some lifting, positioning, and/or escorting students according to daily routines; physically supporting students as required in emergency situations (such as fire evacuation, or in an accident where aid must be provided.)

Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must have completed two years of study (minimum of 32 credits) at an institution of higher education or have obtained an associate's degree or higher, or have evidence of passing the ParaPro Praxis test.

Knowledge of disciplines taught, how students learn and develop, differing styles of student learning, and various instructional strategies.

Compensation:

$15.81-$17.43, DOE

Employee benefits include medical, dental, and optional vision insurance coverage as well as payment into the state employees' retirement plan (PSERSI).

Email resume and cover letter to Sara Beggs at sbeggs@palouseprairieschool.org

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Palouse Prairie Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.