Richfield Elementary

Job Summary
About Our School
Richfield Elementary is a single school district, with an enrollment of approximately 250 students. Richfield school has a rich history dating back over 100 years across three school sites, and our campus is still considered "new," being constructed in 2007.
Richfield Elementary is a safe school for both students and adults. Our students are held to high expectations, are well behaved, and they respect our staff. Our suspension and discipline rates are among the lowest in the North State. Our students frequently receive academic honors. As an example, our students are regularly recognized in the local paper for academics and citizenship. Students who graduate from Richfield regularly earn the Valedictorian and/or Salutatorian after promoting to Corning High School. Richfield students have access to separate PE and Art classes which creates a diverse learning experience for our students. Our school has also been focusing on the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and staff, and we've put in place many supports and outlets for students and adults to connect with each other, and our school. Our students attend school in a family-like atmosphere and our campus has a park-like feel.
Our district believes that teachers and students should have all the tools needed to be effective, and we prioritize and invest in the teacher and student classroom needs. Classroom supply budgets are extensive and all-inclusive, and each student and teacher has a full suite of technology, 1:1 Chromebooks, new Smartboards in every room, document cameras, AV equipment and unlimited copies. Our school also has a very active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our two biggest PTO driven fundraisers bring in almost twenty thousand dollars annually which goes directly to student enrichment and teacher requested items such as larger field trips, technology purchases, special curriculum, school connectedness activities, rallies or assemblies.
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Richfield Elementary School District
Job Description
JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Reports To: Site Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, provides individual or small group support and assistance to student(s) specifically assigned to the paraprofessional. Assists in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities in addition to providing on-on-one or small group instruction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides assistance to students, including students with disabilities and special needs.
Candidate may also perform general education duties.
Under direction of the supervising teacher, presents educational lessons, materials, or programs to students with minimal supervision.
Brings personal and educational needs of students to the classroom teacher's attention. Communicates with relevant staff about students' progress, attendance, etc.
Supervises, assists, and monitors specifically assigned student(s) at recess, lunch times, and other activities.
In consultation with Certificated Staff, makes decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct, and self-discipline. Provides assistance with washing, toileting and related needs as needed.
Implements behavioral, social-emotional, and/or academic intervention plans and collects data under direction of supervising teacher.
Ability to assess students, design student lessons, and monitor progress under the direction of certificated staff.
Assists with school wide assessment activities.
Ability to use computers, assessment software, online curriculum, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Using various office machines, may type and duplicate materials.
May straighten and organize classroom or learning facility.
Assists the teacher or instructor in all classroom functions: preparing materials for instruction; organizing and utilizing reference and resource material; assists the teacher in developing individual instructional material; assesses students' work; keeps records reflecting attendance and grades.
May provide basic first aid and/or distribute medication (with proper training) as directed by the supervisor.
May be required to attend inservice training sessions.
May be required to use technology in the conduct of assigned duties.
Ability to attend to students with special needs, including washing, toileting, and related needs.
May be required to participate in student required meetings, i.e., IEP's, or site team meetings etc.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
Must have high school diploma or the equivalent.
Must have passed the County Aide Proficiency test.
Ability to work with children and interact with people of all ages.
Ability to exercise discretion, tact, and confidentiality when meeting with parents and the public.
Must have personality to maintain human relationships required by a public service agency, and the ability to deal effectively with staff, parents, students, administration, etc.
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
Physical and mental ability to attend to students with special needs, including washing, toileting, and related needs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with students in an effective manner.
Possesses temperament and skills necessary to work effectively with students who have severe emotional and/or physical needs.
Able to implement behavioral intervention plans with appropriate training.
Must demonstrate individual initiative in the conduct of assigned duties.
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One 6 hour position