Inst Para I (ST) @mult 25/26 yr **IN-DISTRICT ONLY

Job Description / Essential Elements:

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Assists the teacher in a variety of activities including the production and preparation of materials, instructing and assisting students, maintaining records and monitoring assignments. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides and/or reinforces instruction to individual students and groups of students as directed. 2. Assists in implementing Individual Educational Plan goals for the general school population. 3. Monitors student assignments * 4. Prepares materials for student use in the classroom. 5. Assists with the maintenance of records of student needs, instructional programs, student progress, preparation of forms, organizing and maintaining files. 6. Works as a team member in assessing and in meeting student needs. * 7. Operates various machines used in the instructional process and in the preparation of classroom materials. 8. Assists with the supervision of children in class and at school activities. 9. Assists in administering and monitoring tests. 10. Becomes familiar with instructional materials and appropriate tests. 11. Support and assist in the enforcement of classroom, school and district rules. 12. Maintains good public relations with students, parents, staff, and community. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned. * Duties not required if in conflict with program requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: General classroom procedures; basic English usage and math skills; general office machines; general principles of child development. Ability to: Communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; pass Proficiency Test; operate office machines; learn the subject areas taught in specific assignment(s); understand and implement oral and written directions in English. Experience One year experience working with school age students. Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Supervision Under general supervision, reports to the site administrator. Receives direction and assistance from assigned certificated staff member(s). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds individually or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: 1. High school diploma or the equivalent, AND 2. Two years of college (48 units), or 3. A. A. degree (or higher), or 4. Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. More information about the requirements can be found on the CA Department of Ed Site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/paraprofessionals.asp