What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional,1:1 , Deadline: Until Filled position at Stanislaus Union School District?
Paraprofessional
Pay Level 4 on Classified Salary Schedule
Job Description Update approved : August 2003
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the site administrator, and the direction of a fully credentialed teacher, performs a variety of instructional activities; performs routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Personnel in this job classification may perform any combination of the essential duties shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.
- Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
- Tutors individuals and small groups of pupils to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.
- Monitors and assists pupils in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of concepts by instructional personnel.
- Assists in the management of pupil behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
- Prepares a variety of instructional materials and learning aids.
- Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential pupil records and information.
- Assists pupils in the operation of instructional equipment.
- Requisitions, stores and maintains an appropriate inventory of instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
- Supervises playground activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.
Ability to :
Use a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures to enhance a positive learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with pupils and adults.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :
Experience :
One year paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
Education :
Twelfth grade diploma or the equivalent.
Certificate of passing score on the aide proficiency examination.
Conditions of Employment : Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, and proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result.
Requirements / Qualifications
SUSD Classified Application
PROOF OF NCLB COMPLIANCE :
Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must provide proof of one of the following :
1. Two years of college (48 semester units)
2. A. A. degree (or higher)
3. NCLB Certificate showing proof that candidate has sucessfully passed a CODESP approved examination.
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
Additional required attachments :
