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Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish) GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204 Job Description REPORTS TO: The Building Principals JOB GOAL: To provide assistance and support to teachers and students in carrying out a quality instructional program. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required. Must meets federal/state required qualifications (72 college quarter credits or completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 455 or higher). Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred. Successfully pass background check, including criminal history. REPORTS TO: The Building Principals PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant shall: * Provide instruction to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by the certificated staff. * Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembly and return of instructional materials and equipment. * Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing and recording data and information as needed. * Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, etc. as directed. * Assist in the supervision of students as assigned within the school building, on the school grounds, or on field trips. * Function in compliance with guidelines established as criteria for each specific program as funded. * Participate in in services, staff development, and growth activities which will enhance job performance and the mission and vision of the school and district. * Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others. * Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students. * Assist with teaching students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). * Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives. * Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners in either an English Immersion or Dual Language strand. * Engage in professional learning to work towards the completion of the Para educator Fundamental Course of Study and receive the Para Educator General Certificate. * Be in attendance and on time to each assigned duty. * Respect and hold in confidence all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and faculty. * Maintain a neat and clean appearance, be suitably dressed, and present a pleasant demeanor. Acts as a positive role model to children. * Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by the certificated staff. * Assist in following a designated procedure for storing and checking books and other supplemental instructional materials. * Perform non-instructional duties such as supervision of students during non-instructional times. * Work cooperatively with students, staff, administration, and parents. * Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators or federal programs/assessment director. Be able to perform job tasks as follows: * Lift and carry 10-50 lbs. frequently. * Use push and pull methods to move products in the work area. * Store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning. * Be on feet the majority of the work shift. * Be of general good health. * Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. * The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: LENGTH: This position is a temporary role to cover a leave of absence, beginning in February and ending June 2026 SCHEDULE: 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 pm or assigned by building administrators SALARY AND BENEFITS: Determined by experience and college credits, in accordance with state law, the collective bargaining agreement, and local board policy.