JOB TITLE:   CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONL

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Some college or experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required

REPORTS TO:  Early Childhood Program Director

 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Teacher; Building Principal

 

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

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  4-6 hours/day; school year only

 

EVALUATION:  Evaluated annually in accordance with 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 supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
• Works cooperatively with teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
• Performs supervisory duties such as lunchroom, playground, halls, and classroom
• Communicates positive support of children in the classroom
• Assists the teacher by observing and supervising classroom activities
• Provides one-on-one and group instruction as directed by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrates confidentiality
• Assembles materials to be used in a particular unit
• Duplicates instructional materials
• Prepares bulletin boards and charts
• Helps in the care of the room
• Reads to students, listens to students read
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, etc.
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assists with field trips
• Makes educational games and aids
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or early childhood program director

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

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