What are the responsibilities and job description for the paraprofessional position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
Paraprofessional
Ministry Description
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Principal/Teacher
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: Assists with supervising the children in the classroom
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Full-time or Part-time 1 or Part-time 2
GENERAL SUMMARY: The teacher aide works with and under the direction of a classroom teacher to provide assistance in the implementation of the instructional program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides assistance for the instructional program including but not limited to:
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom preparation
- Clerical help
- Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring.
- Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
- Provide instructional assistance in a computer laboratory.
- Provide instructional support in a library or media center.
- providing one-on-one assistance to student(s).
- guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher
- Assists with the supervision of students
- Lunchroom duties
- Playground duties
- Worship assistance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Must have at least a high school diploma. Must have some educational background in child development Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics;
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness
- MUST pass ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
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Experience: Must have at least two years of experience working with children in a school, pre-school, or daycare setting.
Require: Must understand Catholic school philosophy. Must teach and adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Must have a clear criminal background and must complete our Child and Youth Protection training program successfully. Background check required.
Physical
Demands: While performing duties, employee has to walk up and down stairs, sit, stoop, squat, stand, reach, talk, hear, read, write, use a computer keyboard, and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They
are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
