JOB TITLE:  TITLE 1 PARAPROFESSIONAL - Norfolk Catholic Schools

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

POSITION STATUS: Part -time (9 months) school year only 

BASE REQUIREMENTS: 

• High school graduate 
• Some college preferred 
• Successful completion of district background check 
• Ability to work effectively with children 
• Ability to work independently
• Effective communicator (both orally and in writing) 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good time management / organizational skills 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Title I Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Building Principal / Assistant Principals 

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students. 

*Note: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day; nine months a year 

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function

• Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries
• Performs supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional materials
• Prepares bulletin boards, graphs and charts
• Researches and assembles materials to be used in a particular unit
• Helps in the care of the room
• Reads to students, listens to students read
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, etc.
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
• Makes educational games and aids
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs any other delegated non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills