Instructional Paraprofessional

OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Instructional Paraprofessional Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Instructional Paraprofessional " is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks. Essential Job Functions: * Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans. * Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives. * Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required. * Monitors individual students, classroom activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge. * Performs record keeping, scheduling, and instructional support, etc. for the purpose of helping the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials. Other Job Functions: * Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress. * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. * May be required to provide special physical assistance to a student(s). A 10% stipend will be paid to employees who give physical assistance. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. * Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and Valid California Driver’s License. SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Instructional Paraprofessional The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present - Does not exist O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: 5. TALKING: A. Standing 5% Ordinary C Walking 20% Other O Sitting 75% HEARING: Conversations C B. Lifting O 25 lbs. Other Sounds O Carrying O 25 lbs. Pushing O 10 lbs. 6. SEEING Pulling O 10 lbs. Acuity, Near F Acuity, Far F 2. CLIMBING O Depth Perception F BALANCING O Accommodation F Color Vision O 3. STOOPING O Field of Vision F KNEELING O CROUCHING O CRAWLING NP 4. REACHING F HANDLING F FINGERING O FEELING O 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis) 8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling are instructional materials; seeing are looking around at students, projects, playground. Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is firmly committed to quality instruction and continually seeks ways to improve teaching techniques and services for our students. OUESD staff is comprised of over 600 professional certificated and classified staff dedicated to servicing our diverse student population of just over 5,200 students.  The Oakley Union Elementary School District prides itself on: * Collaborative environment * Professional development * Inclusion practices * Interventions * Mentoring opportunities * Strong community partnerships "Oakley Union Elementary School District is a diverse learning community committed to educating and empowering today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders in a safe and inclusive environment." https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/