Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties, when necessary.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position.  It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.

• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or special needs.

• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:
Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers, email, and software applications.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification:  Successful completion of all Title 1 paraprofessional requirements.
• Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:  Successful prior experience working with children preferred.

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt