PARAPROFESSIONAL

DESCRIPTION

The Paraprofessional assists in the instruction and supervision of individual and groups of students. This involves tutoring of academic subjects, correcting student work, supporting classroom instruction and supervising during recess.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Paraprofessional requires the ability to:

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing, sorting, duplicating, maintaining data & records

Treat students, parents and staff courteously and tactfully

Develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

Work confidentially

Comply with schedules and meet deadlines

Pass required background checks and clearances

Paraprofessionals must also:

Have First Aid and C.P.R. Certificate

Meet the paraprofessional requirements for "No Child Left Behind"

DUTIES

Organizes instructional activities and environment as directed, gathers appropriate resources and materials

Maintains an orderly and cleanly learning environment

Provides tutoring, instruction, feedback, and assistance to students

Performs routine clerical duties and keeps program records as assigned

Checks student work for accuracy and completeness

Supervises students to maintain an effective learning environment according to district policies and procedures

Participates in staff development as required

Provide First Aid and CPR if required in emergency situation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. Individual assignments vary depending upon district and project goals, grade levels, and teaching methods. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Weather: Exposure to hot, cold, wet, snowy, humid or windy conditions

Heat: Exposure to non-weather hot temperatures

Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch and level sufficient to cause marked distraction. Rating 3-4

Atmospheric Conditions: Exposure to conditions, such as chemical fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, the eyes, or the skin

Hazards: moving equipment, electrical shock if audio/visual equipment is used, high, exposed places, radiant energy, explosives (such as gasoline), cleaning solvents

Key:

Frequency Percentage of Frequency

D Daily N Not performed at all

W Once a week R Rarely

M Once a month O Occasionally

O Other F Frequently

C Continuously

Salary Range: Range C on the Classified Salary Schedule

Employment Period: Based on the school calendar