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POSITION: Paraprofessional, At Risk Youth

LOCATION: Academy High School

PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $17.70 - $33.94 per hour

SCHOOL YEAR WORKDAYS: 184 Days, 7 hours per day

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Director or Designee

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Academy High School is a 9-12 STEM school passionately committed to providing every student with a well-rounded education in science, technology, engineering, and math. At Academy High School, students develop powerful problem-solving and critical thinking skills through coursework that exposes them to challenging courses including engineering, biomedical sciences, computer sciences, and environmental studies. Students work to master core subjects with an emphasis on science, technology, math, and engineering. Students are encouraged to research, learn, and apply new material through hands-on projects, activities, and problem-based learning. We believe that these courses are essential in preparing students to pursue post-secondary education. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Academy High School.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page.

SUMMARY:
Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior and/or needs in one of the following specialties: Title I, Bilingual/ Multicultural, Classroom, Health Care Management, or Computer Technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
AA Degree or pass District Assessment. May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures.

EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years’ experience working with children and youth in a school setting preferred. Applicants with extensive experience working with children and youth in other settings will be considered. Experience implementing prevention programs with children, youth, and families preferred. Experience with computers, computer software, email, and internet required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate microcomputer and peripherals.
• Knowledge of Windows operating system and Windows-based office software.
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.

SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Computer Coordinator, and/or Program Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students, and/or ensure computer equipment is functioning properly. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:
Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building. At any time during the school year, a paraprofessional may be moved to another position or location to support the needs of the students.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting and Hiring.