Classroom Paraprofessional - Business Applied Technology Program

Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
4747 W. 48th Street
Fremont, MI 49412

(231) 924-0381

Job Description Classroom Paraprofessional

Adopted/Amended 3/94; 1/20

Reviewed

Building Newaygo County Career-Tech Center

Department Career-Tech Education Services

Reports To CTC Principal/Director of Secondary Learning
Services

General Function

The Classroom Paraprofessional shall carry out those duties and activities assigned which will ensure the effective operations of the class or activity to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, preferably with some additional educational skills and training.

• Self-sufficient and require a minimum of supervision or assistance to aid in the care and education of students.

• Two years of work experience directly related to the program area (within the last five years).

• Physically capable of performing duties specific to the program area.

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, tasks and safety procedures used in the assigned job area.

• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.

• Positive leadership skills.

• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

Essential Duties

Essential duties shall include, but not be limited to:

• Assist during the lesson by helping students who may be having difficulty in understanding or in keeping up with the class.

• Assist by working with individual or small groups of students on follow-up activities.

• Assist by carrying out activities for an individual student or small group of students, under the supervision and direction of the classroom instructor.

• Prepare classroom materials, assist in the preparation of daily lesson plans, operate audiovisual equipment, make instructional charts, and other tasks assigned by the classroom instructor.

• Help with maintaining room inventory, recording attendance, typing, duplicating materials, filing materials, maintaining student records, creating documents, correcting student papers and other student assignments, and running errands for the classroom instructor.

• Assist with behavior and/or discipline of students.

• Attend building, staff and parent meetings, participate in parent conferences, perform housekeeping tasks, and comply with requests to call parents.

• Be responsible to aid the classroom instructor or supervise in the instruction and evaluation of students.

• Be responsible to aid in the direct organization and supervision of all classroom activities.

• Be responsible to help in the repair of all equipment and materials in the classroom.

• Provide feedback to the Classroom Instructor on supplies and equipment to promote the most cost effective and efficient program operation possible.

• Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.

• Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission and philosophy.

• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Classroom Instructor.

Relationships and Commitment

The Classroom Paraprofessional shall be directly accountable to the Classroom Instructor to which he/she is assigned, but shall ultimately report to the CTC Principal/Director of Secondary Learning Services. The
Classroom Paraprofessional shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

• adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,

• performance resulting in quality outcomes,

• performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,

• continuous personal and professional improvement and development,

• positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,

• continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,

• exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and

• supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.

Other Required Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively (language skills).

• Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

• Must be physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

General school building/workshop setting; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

• hourly employee (non-exempt)

• school year position; hours may vary

• position covered under NCISD Service Staff/MESPA Master Agreement

• evaluated annually by the CTC Principal/Director of Secondary Learning Services

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of

race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment.

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_ NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time. _
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.58 - $21.58 per hour

Expected hours: 31.25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• business: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22