Terms of Employment:  Nine (9) months, academic school year

Hours:  8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, when school is in session

Education:  High School Diploma or High School Equivalency, Elementary Education Degree Preferred

Qualifications:  Must meet one of the following:                

1. Associates (or higher) degree (attach transcript in attachment section in application)

2. Working knowledge in reading, writing, and math by completing two years (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education. (attach transcript in attachment section)

3. Pass the ParaPro Assessment test which is a North Dakota approved assessment of skills in reading, writing, and math. (attach certificate in attachment section) If you are interested in taking the ParaPro Assessment test please contact Chris Berg at the Grand Forks Public Schools at 701-746-2200.

Basic academic skills, excellent communication and human relation skills.  Desire to assist high-risk students to be successful remaining flexible according to varied student needs. Ability to remain open-minded, fair and motivated in this environment. 

Job Goal: Assist Classroom and Title 1 teachers with instruction and small group activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist high-risk students who have limited academic achievement to attain their highest level of performance.
• Assist in the provision of reading and writing which will help to supplement students with extra support in language arts.
• Assist Title 1 Reading Specialist and classroom teachers.
• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students’ assessments.  Update students’ reports and records.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification, and adaptations with planning and supervision from the classroom teacher and Title 1 teacher.
• Supervise students in small and large groups and in hallways.
• Assist with supervision of students during morning reading.
• Participate in training and in-services to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Reading Teacher  

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Lift sixty (60) lbs. occasionally, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely.  Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator.

Benefits:  Employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health Insurance and other voluntary benefits at:  https://www.gfschools.org/Page/596

Leave benefits (sick, holiday, vacation) can be viewed in the Classified Personnel Policy Manual at https://www.gfschools.org/Page/602

Position open until filled.