Paraprofessional (lower school)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17-$19 per hour

Maranatha Christian Academy is hiring a full-time paraprofessional. Duties for Paraprofessionals include the ability to work constructively with students, provide innovative and creative play, and the ability to resolve conflict. This position is year-round, Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm, and transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the lunchroom to the playground, and monitors students after school. During the summer, this position supervises students through fun activities, crafts, and bi-weekly field trips.

Summary

Support and assist the supervisor(s) in the lower school's daily activities, lunch, and recess supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Teach and lead programs as directed by the assistant principal
• Sign students into, and out of, X-tended Day (after-school program) per school policy
• Manage student behaviors at all times
• Prepare daily activities and materials
• Understand various health care procedures according to student needs.
• Bi-annually renew CPR & First Aid training
• Annually renew blood-borne pathogen, harassment training, and any other training requested by administration
• Maintain and enforce the safety and security of the children by continually monitoring their environment
• Promptly inform the supervisor if observing children having difficulties with social interactions, learning, adjusting, behavior, or physical functioning
• Mentor students and provide conflict resolution teaching and resolution
• Follow MCAs discipline policies and procedures, disciplining in love
• Provide general student supervision and direction
• Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operations of the school
• Maintain a professional appearance of cleanliness and modesty in agreement with MCA school policy

Personal & Professional Characteristics

Full and Part-Time Benefits Summary

Optional Benefits

Part-Time Benefits over 20 Hours Per Week

Part-Time Benefits Under 20 Hours Per Week

The entire job description is available upon request to applicants being interviewed.