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JOB TITLE:  Classroom Paraprofessional - Lincoln/Montesorri

 

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 
• Effective communicator (both orally and in writing) 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good time management / organizational skills 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Building Principal

 

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 
• Assembles materials as directed 
• Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests as directed 
• Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room 
• Reads to students, listens to students read 
• Helps students with make-up work 
• Assists in individual or group activities: games, flash cards, etc. 
• Practices skill drills to reinforce concepts and learning targets 
• Alerts teacher to needs of students 
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects 
• Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment 
• Assists with field trips 
• Makes educational games and aids 
• Assists when emergencies arise 
• Performs any other delegated non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or administrator 
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations 
• Assists in supporting an orderly and productive learning environment 
• Follows and supports district protocols and procedures 
• Other duties as assigned 

Work Environment/Conditions 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. 

Physical Demands: 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Strength, movement, auditory, taste/smell, and vision demands specific to job. 
• Manual dexterity to handle computer and phone requirements.

Other Requirements: (Intellectual, Sensory): 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other stakeholders. 
• Ability to operate as a team member. 
• Ability to multitask. 
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as requested.