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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - PRESCHOOL ITINERANT - PART-TIME 2021-22

Employer
Roanoke County Public Schools
Location
Roanoke, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Roanoke County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Instructional Assistant - Preschool Itinerant Part-Time positions for the 2021-22 School Year. This position is part-time with no benefits. Position is on the RCPS pay scale on Grade 3.

Position Description/Job Summary: Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting Preschool teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives, assisting special population students with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility.

Position Information: 4 hours/day for 181 days.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned.

• Undertakes specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.

• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.

• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.

• Assists with large group activities.

• Escorts students to special classes and therapy.

• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.

• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.

• Assists student's mobility needs; assist with loading and unloading buses.

• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene and wash-up routines.

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population

• Ability to maintain files and information

• Ability to deal effectively with special education students and teachers

• Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment

• Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, work and data processing equipment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

• Practices confidentiality at all times

• Maintains an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy

• Communicates effectively orally and in writing

• Reacts positively to constructive criticism and suggestions

• Demonstrates initiative and motivation

• Works independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances

• Establishes professional relationships and communicates effectively

• Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations

• Exercises sound judgment in decision making

• Prepares and presents clear and concise correspondence, complex reports, and policy recommendations

• Organizes conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and deadlines

• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new ideas and situations

• Performs multiple, highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

• Possesses strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Perform related work as required.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED Equivalent.

• A minimum of two (2) years college experience OR successfully completed Parapro Assessment is required at some schools.

• Experience working with children is preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company

The Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is the 17th largest of 132 school systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the largest urban area west of Richmond, RCPS is the largest employer in Roanoke County. RCPS has 27 schools: 16 elementary, five middle, five high, and one specialty center. RCPS schools continue to rank among the best in Virginia for student achievement and other measures of success. 

Our Mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment in which students are empowered by knowledge, skills, and experiences to thrive as tomorrow's leaders, workforce, and citizens.

Our goal is to prepare every student, in every school, and in every classroom to be Opportunity Ready.

Having all schools meet state and federal measures is one important benchmark for student achievement in RCPS. With regard to peer divisions, Roanoke County remains among the top performing suburban divisions in the state and we had the highest results in the region.  All schools were fully accredited for the 2019-2020 school year based on results from 2018-2019. RCPS also prides itself on having one of the highest on-time graduation rates in the state at 94.9% for the Class of 2019. 

RCPS is also known for its outstanding technology program. It is a member of the prestigious League of Innovative Schools, only one of 57 national schools invited to join. As an early adopter of a 1:1 digital learning environment, all high school and middle school students are provided laptops to use in school, as well as at home – access to these laptops allows teachers to integrate interactive lessons within their curricula and to personalize learning for each student. Promethean boards are in all core classrooms. Also RCPS has had an online high school program for over 12 years and high school students can take one online class during the school year using their Blackboard Learn environment. RCPS understands that teaching is more than just preparing students for end-of-year assessment tests. Acting upon feedback gathered from the business and higher education communities the school district is focusing on helping students develop Opportunity Ready Skills (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and citizenship) as part of its Profile of a Graduate.

Living in Roanoke County

Roanoke County is located in the southernmost end of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains.  Roanoke offers a wide variety of opportunity for its citizens.  One can take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Shop at the markets and boutiques in Downtown Roanoke and Salem.  Hike on a trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a ride in America's East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. Discover wildlife while kayaking on the Upper James River Water Trail. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh, amazingly prepared ingredients, or sample the craft beverage scene.  Watch the sunset aboard a boat at Smith Mountain Lake.  No matter what you decide to do, there's a fun adventure for everyone in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(540) 562-3700
Location
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke
VA
24019
US

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