Paraprofessional Class: General

Building Location: AAHS

Hours per day:5.75

Essential Functions

Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;

Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students during transportation, lunchroom, hallways and other educational environments. Pass van training (provided by the district) and provide transportation with a van, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Supervise students during study hall and credit recovery. Provide management of credit recovery system and communicate with lead teacher, counselors and deans regarding student progress.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

This position require a valid drivers license. The paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations,This s tatus requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.