TITLE:

Paraprofessional 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.

High school diploma or G.E.D.

2.

Aptitude for the work to be performed

3.

Work history of good attendance, dependability, and punctuality

4.

Ability to work effectively without close supervision

5.

Ability to follow directions effectively

6.

Effective communication skills with children and adults

7.

Willingness to acquire a substitute certificate

8.

Willingness to give classroom instruction when needed

9.

Willingness to supervise students as needed

10.

Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position

11.

Ability to pass the requisite assessment.

Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Site administrators, teacher(s), director, or others depending on the position.

WORKS CLOSELY WITH:

Classroom teacher, principals, office personnel

JOB GOAL:

To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly-functioning school environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1.

Maintains and respects confidentiality of all information acquired.

2.

Prepares classroom lessons and activities in coordination with certified employees.

3.

Works with small groups of students to reinforce material.

4.

Supervises students in classes taught by outside agencies.

5.

Assists individual students in need of special attention.

Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work.

6.

Prepares class displays and bulletin boards as appropriate.

7.

Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises make up work and/or testing.

8.

Assists in duties relating to supervision of student activities in any area on school campus where students are present as assigned by the principal.

9.

Operates office, audio/visual, and technology equipment.

10.

Attends required professional development programs.

11.

Performs all other duties as may be assigned for the benefit of school programs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School days and hours per year as designated in a one-year work agreement.  Salary to be established with the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.