What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Liberal R 2 School District?
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:
- Displays an understanding of district curriculum
- Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
- Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
- Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities
- Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment
- Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
- Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials
- Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
- Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
- Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
- Assists students with evaluating their own performance
- Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
- Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives
- Reproduces materials for learning activities
- Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
- Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
- Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
- Enforces behavioral expectations and demonstrates effective techniques as directed by the classroom teacher to maintain appropriate behavior
- Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
- Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
- Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
- 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.
