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Paraprofessional
Overall Purpose
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which students at the Pre-K through K12 can take full advantage of instructional programs and available resource materials. Paraprofessionals may be assigned to work in classrooms, offices, media centers, with students individually or in groups, or in a variety of situations in response to the needs of classroom teachers.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions
Marginal Functions
Competencies
Required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications; applying physical restraint practices; and promoting activities and/or events.
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities/behaviors; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; operation of office equipment and technology; school safety and security practices.
Required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; working extended hours and working with frequent interruptions.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 21 years’ of age (Individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement)
Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt
Full Time
$52k-80k (estimate)
05/23/2024
06/13/2024
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