What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Paraprofessional position at Cherokee County?
INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL - 9 Month (182 Day) Contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
- Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or) completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution (or) successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WorkKeys test.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
JOB GOAL:
To assist in providing instructional and support services to students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates support for the system mission, goals and priorities.
- Works efficiently under the direction of a certified employee.
- Assists the teacher in student assessments as assigned.
- Works with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
- Assist in management of classroom behavior.
- Uses effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
- Performs clerical tasks, including inventory, filing, typing, and care for equipment and materials.
- Models and maintains high ethical standards.
- Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, including any training mandated by federal and/or state requirements, or other learning to increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports to work in a punctual manner and attends work regularly.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with board policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion in solving problems.
- Promotes public and community support for the school and school system by performing job duties and interacting with students, parents, staff, and the public courteously and proactively.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Principal/Supervisor.
Salary Range: According to Cherokee County Schools salary schedule.
Salary Schedule: https://www.cherokeek12.org/en-US/human-resources
Additional Information: Please contact the School Principal for any additional inquiries.
Terms of Employment: Nine-month (182-day) contract
School Directory Link: https://www.cherokeek12.org/en-US/schools
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not a contract, and is not intended to be a contract. The Cherokee County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
