Paraprofessional

Description:

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Paraeducator assists one or more members of the instructional staff in carrying out his/her job responsibilities by performing instructional or non- instruction tasks for assigned students.

Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher's supervision.

Noninstructional tasks include clerical, monitorial technical, and other general duties.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Instructional

* Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/ concepts.
* Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
* Assists with specific skills (e.g., interpreting, etc.) as required by exceptionality.
* Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers, taping reading assignments for dictated materials, etc.



B. Non- Instructional

* Helps organize classroom at beginning of the school year.
* Arranges room for instructional activities .
* Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and school board.
* Attends faculty meetings when requested.
* Helps provide assistance for the physical needs of students with disabilities after proper training is provided.
* Helps provide assistance for the medical needs of students with disabilities, e.g., catheterization, etc. , after proper training is provided.
* Attends and participates in pre-service and inservice workshops as mandated by Board policy.
* Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any changes made by the administrator in work schedule.
* Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports .
* Inventories, labels, and files materials which pertain to the individual assistant I s assignment.
* Corrects objective tests and written assignments, records information on test booklets, in roll books and on health forms.
* Assists with snack time.
* Helps students with personal possessions; accompanies students to office, first aid room, rest room, etc.
* Maintains discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher (s).
* Relieves assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies .
* Obtains, secures, sets up and operates A-V equipment and other instructional materials.
* Sets up centers for work materials, listening stations, etc.
* Performs assigned limited non- instructional duties such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, and other tasks assigned by the principal.
* Performs all other related duties as required by the principal.


WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED :

* A paraeducator is required to work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to school policy and in the outside areas.
* Work day is consistent with teacher hours at assigned school.
* Work day may be adjusted for approved summer schedule/ emergencies.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

* Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing.
* Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
* Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor.
* Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual aids .


PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT :

* Sitting is required part of each work day.
* Standing, walking, reaching , bending, and lifting is sometimes required.
* Physically transfer, restrain or position students.
* Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.
* Able to provide own transportation to school or workshops sites.
* Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services .


MENTAL INVOLVEMENT :

* Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators.
* Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes.
* Must have the ability to work independently with students.


HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT :

* Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel , and parents.
* Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

* Previous experience working with children.
* Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

* Previous experience working with children.
* An Associate Degree OR
* Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses OR
* Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency
* Eighteen (18) years of age or older
* Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class.
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required





Compensation:

* JSCLA offers a competitive salary and benefits package that is commensurate with experience.

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