Paraprofessional

Hiring Bonus: $1500

^{**This position will be located at the Boys Town Duncan Day School in Duncan, NE.} 

^{Schedule: Follows a school calendar, Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm with Summers off!}

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Paraprofessional assists with instructional and behavioral management of youth in school, under the supervision of a certificated staff member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Provides general assistance and support to teachers.
  • Assists teachers with both instructional and behavioral management duties and with the implementation of the Boys Town Education model.
  • Attends in-service workshops and training programs to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Conducts follow-up lessons that are initiated by teachers.
  • Provides students with assistance on in-class work, with feedback on graded work, and with corrections to class work.
  • Assists teachers in preparing student assignments, in grading student work, and when teaching to large groups of students.
  • Supervises students during non-instructional periods.
  • Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students and assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student.
  • Cares for student health and well-being during the school day and serves as a role model by exhibiting skills taught in the school program.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home mission.
  • Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission
  • Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town
  • Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
  • Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance
  • Supports other members of the management team and their work
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to successfully teach and present material to students.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience, preferably in a school or youth care environment.