PARAPROFESSIONAL

Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent: A minimum of 60 hours of college credit.
• Possess a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students and the public
• The ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds is an essential job requirement
• Capable of physical exertion to manually lift, push, pull, bend and carry
• Must submit and pass background check

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Displays an understanding of district curriculum
2. Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
3. Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
4. Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities
5. Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment
6. Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
7. Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials
8. Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
9. Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
10. Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
11. Assists students with evaluating their own performance
12. Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
13. Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives
14. Reproduces materials for learning activities
15. Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
16. Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
17. Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
18. Enforces behavioral expectations and demonstrates effective techniques as directed by the classroom teacher to maintain appropriate behavior
19. Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
20. Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
21. Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
22. Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the school board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.