Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District Edgenuity Learning System Paraprofessional in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Edgenuity Learning System Paraprofessional JobID: 12094
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/ General Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
10/20/2023
Location:
Jefferson High School
Date Available:
2023-2024
CLASSIFICATION
Teacher Associate
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT DATE
As arranged for the 2023-24 school year
JOB Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinating and managing the Edgenuity Learning System for credit recovery in a variety of content areas including: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Physical Education, and any other content area as needed under the supervision of the building principal.
Collaborate and consult with district program facilitators regarding course development
Supervise students
Work with students in group setting
Set up Edgenuity accounts for students
Assign Edgenuity courses to students
Manage the Edgenuity classroom w/o supervision
Maintain current lists of Edgenuity students, and monitor student progress weekly.
Communicate student progress on a regular basis with teachers and counselors
Send assignments to teachers to be graded
Communicate progress with parents
Collaborate with counselors on student behavior charts and plans
Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes; maintains behavioral charting data as needed
Access to confidential student information
Ongoing training in Edgenuity courseware
Tutor and support students as needed in academic courses
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
Take attendance in Infinite Campus
Monitor attendance policies for buildings
Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
Maintain appropriate interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy.
Handle day-to-day operations and maintenance of Edgenuity Learning System hardware and software.
Advocate for At-Risk/ Learning Center students.
Maintain a schedule and monitor appropriate student use of computers.
Other duties as may be assigned.
PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
Excellent organizational skills.
Capable of representing the school and district in a professional manner.
Experience in using computer technology including computer network, preferred, but training in the specific operation of computer facilities will be provided.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive
relationship with them.
Interest in working with adolescents.
Certification in district Print Manager and Student Account Manager.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform essential functions 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 accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.