Paraprofessional (FLSA Status- Non-Exempt)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To perform instructional support to teachers and assist with classroom management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists with management of all assigned students

Applies basic instructional techniques applicable to curriculum

Understands and follows through with oral and written instructions directed by teacher/supervisor

Monitors students and controls behavior of students in classroom and non-classroom situations

Helps promote students’ independence, social skills, and self-help skills

Operates standard office equipment

Assists with monitoring students on playgrounds, getting on and off buses, and to and from classroom.

Prepares, compiles, and copies instructional materials as directed

Provides set up/clean up for instructional projects

Demonstrates effective communication skills and teamwork

Demonstrates good work habits to include punctual and regular attendance

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as requested

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, school staff and administrators

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing to large and small groups as well as individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others

Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis

LICENSE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience in related field preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves limited physical tasks and operation of office equipment

HAZARDS:

Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed throughout the division and requires no unusual demands

EVALUATIONS:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of School Board Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel