Classroom Paraprofessional

TITLE:  Classroom Paraprofessional
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 

1. Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits or pass the PARA Pro exam.
2. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
3. Patient, yet firm.
4. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
5. Physically able to perform assigned duties.
6. Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 
REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator
 
JOB GOALS:
 
To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Assists individual students in need of special attention.
4. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
5. Sets up and/or operates audiovisual equipment.
6. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
7. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.
8. Assists in duties relating to the supervision of the playground, study hall, cafeteria, and bus loading areas as assigned by the principal.
9. Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
10. Helps construct supplementary materials for use in classroom.
11. Strives to improve and maintain job skills through in-service training programs and other means.
12. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
13. Has regular and predictable attendance.

 
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”.  The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee.  These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.