Paraprofessional, K-5

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
2. Associate's Degree or has completed two years of college coursework (60 semester hours) or passed a PSC-approved Paraprofessional Assessment
Experience: Desirable knowledge of child development/understanding nature of the child, good interpersonal skills, clerical skills which include computer skills and acquaintance with office and media equipment

REPORTS TO: Teacher or Media Specialist and Principal

RESPONSIBILITES:

The duties and responsibilities of the paraprofessional are performed under the general supervision of the teacher or media specialist and include the list below, but they may be increased, decreased, and otherwise modified

• Instructional
  • Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher
  • Assists with supervision of students
  • Assists with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data for student progress
  • Assists with progress monitoring and intervention strategies for individual students
  • Provides classroom and media center services in the short-term absence of teacher or media specialist
  • Continuously monitors students to ensure safety at all times

• Management
  • Assists with routine record keeping
  • Helps with the preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers, and manipulatives)
  • Locates, operates, and returns needed equipment
  • Assists with classroom and media housekeeping
  • Helps with school wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses
  Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
  
• Other Duties
  • Understands roles and responsibilities of the educational staff
  • Follows the directions of teachers and other supervisors
  • Follows the chain of command
  • Demonstrates dependability, integrity, respect for student differences, and other standards of ethical conduct
  Maintains confidentiality
  
Exhibits courtesy and a professional attitude at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, and the public

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

Maintains confidentiality and professionalism regarding students and school system affairs

Works effectively and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, and staff

Performs all duties in a timely and effective manner

Effective oral and written communications

Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities

Complies with state and local laws and policies, including faculty/staff handbooks

Performance will be evaluated annually

• Performs all other duties as requested by the teacher and/or principal