Desert Christian Schools
K-8 One-on-One Paraprofessional
Seeking a part-time K-8 One-on-One Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year.
The DCS Exceptional Student Services (ESS) One-on-One paraprofessional is responsible for providing support, assisting in care, supervision, and instruction by implementing accommodations/modifications as outlined in the Exceptional Student Services Plan for the designated student. He/she has a calling in his/her heart to serve God; who is assured of his/her personal worth and professional competence, both being in balance with the Scriptures; who leads a consecrated life before the Lord, co-workers, and students, and is a committed follower of Jesus Christ. He/she shows a high degree of professionalism and responsibility in the fulfillment of his/her duties as a member of DCS.
Job Requirements
Specific Job Duties:
● Be familiar with and follow school handbooks
● Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with children, parents, staff, and administration
● Maintain a teachable attitude
● Know the procedures for the School Emergency Response Plan and student safety
● Perform duties that are assigned by the ESS Lead, ESS Director, or campus Administrator
● Inform the ESS Lead promptly if unable to fulfill any duty assigned
● Work as a team with other staff, maintaining a supportive and encouraging relationship with other teachers, and assisting in the development/implementation of programs/processes to enhance the school’s overall program
● Effectively represent the school, its program, policies, and philosophy to the community
● Support a student in the completion of classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the ESS Director, Lead, or Co-teacher
● Administer tests, homework, make-up work, and independent studies to support the student’s individual needs and plan
● Communicate with ESS Lead when additional support or concerns arise
● Implements, under the supervision of the ESS Director/Lead/or Co-teacher, research-based interventions for academic, behavioral, and executive functioning support
● Supervises individual support under the supervision of the assigned teacher
● When the designated student does not need support, the one-on-one paraprofessional may support other students, only with the signed approval of parents
● Collects data for progress monitoring, student goals, student behavior, and individual needs
Performance Standards/Skills required:
● Ability to demonstrate regular attendance
● Maintains a professional demeanor with students and staff
● Maintains confidentiality
● Presents a calm manner
● Capable of multitasking
- Able to flex with interruptions and last-minute changes
- Displays good communication skills
- Possesses basic organizational skills/efficient
- Has a teachable spirit
Specialized Duties:
- Understand the value of providing instructional services to exceptional students
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality
- Provide behavioral support and management
- Organize and prepare instructional materials for students
- Motivate and assist children
- Use technology to assist teaching/learning
Education Requirements
- Minimum Education level required: Associate’s degree or Paraprofessional Certification
- Minimum experience level required: At the discretion of the Exceptional Student Services Director