Reports To: School Principal

(Teacher will provide input for evaluation)

• Assists in meeting the instructional needs of the students under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Interacts appropriately with students, and assists in creating an environment conducive to learning
• Helps students with personal possessions
• Assists in maintaining discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher
• Assists with handling of specialized equipment, computer, software, assistive language devices, etc. as directed by the classroom teacher
• Attends faculty meetings, parent conferences/meetings, and IEP meetings when requested
• Assists in maintaining classroom equipment and assists in keeping materials of instruction organized and clean
• Maintains student confidentiality
• Accompanies students to other classes, the restroom, recess, etc.
• Assists with feeding, diapering, and toileting, as well as other custodial or health-related duties as required for Head Start students and students with disabilities*
• Makes necessary wheelchair/equipment adjustments and positioning needed throughout the school day*
• Lifts and moves students as necessary*
• Assists in meeting the medical needs of students with disabilities: catheterization, administration of medication, etc. after proper training is provided*
• Becomes knowledgeable of and assists with the implementation of appropriate educational programs/standard
• Participates in grade level/subject areas meetings and /professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

Exhibits competency in the following areas:

• Poise and self-confidence
• Enthusiasm and optimism
• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Willingness to implement recommendations
• Acceptable speech and grammar
• Effective communication with students
• Discreet handling of confidential information
• Unbiased attitude regarding race, sex, creed, religion or disability
• Effective communication with colleagues and other adults

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  Highly Qualified: Must have accomplished at least one of the following:

• Passed the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment (ETS Para-Pro Assessment #0755) with a passing score of 450; or
• Completed two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education (as defined by requirements in No Child Left Behind legislation);or
• Earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.

• Non-Highly Qualified: (Head Start Only)

• A high school graduate of GED
• At least twenty years of age
• Score at tenth grade level on the California Achievement Test or other test as designated.