Blytheville High School is seeking applicants for the position of Virtual AP paraprofessional.
Important Facilitator Tasks
? Maintain open lines of communication with the teacher and facilitator coordinator
? Serve as the local “eyes and ears”
? Track student progress weekly
? Pair with students using the observer role
? Develop positive relationships with students and teachers
? Ensure struggling students don’t “fall through the cracks”
? Serve as a role model
Before Class Begins
? Attend the REQUIRED Virtual Arkansas facilitator training session
? Ensure students have access to a computer device with high-speed internet access, headphones, and a web camera
? Ensure that necessary software is installed and ready
? Develop a student progress and monitoring plan
? Be prepared to enter the first day of class with a plan (i.e. classroom setup, assigned student seating, discipline,)
? Develop classroom rules and procedures
? Know which students to expect and when
? Assist students with logging into the VA Portal
During the Course
? Ensure all necessary textbooks/supplies are available to students.
? Help ensure student and parent/guardian contact information is correct in eSchool.
? Strive to establish a positive learning culture (media-center culture)
? Become familiar with the VA Portal
? Assist students as they learn to communicate effectively with teachers
? Monitor the progress of students
? Help students set and achieve goals
? Be mobile
? Encourage and monitor students’ zoom attendance
? Know who the struggling students are, especially those with D’s and F’s
? If struggles persist, communicate their progress with the local administrator
? Ensure these struggling students gain access to local intervention and support systems
? Ensure students are monitoring messages from the VA instructor
? Follow testing procedures, including maintaining the confidentiality of assessment passwords
Must have one of the following:
60+ Hours from an accredited college or university
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or univeristy
Successful completion of the Para-Professional Praxis Exam
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