PARAPROFESSIONAL

Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent: A minimum of 60 hours of college credit.
• Possess a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students and the public
• The ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds is an essential job requirement
• Capable of physical exertion to manually lift, push, pull, bend and carry
• Must submit and pass background check

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Displays an understanding of district curriculum
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
• Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities
• Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment
• Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
• Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials
• Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
• Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
• Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
• Assists students with evaluating their own performance
• Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
• Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives
• Reproduces materials for learning activities
• Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
• Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
• Enforces behavioral expectations and demonstrates effective techniques as directed by the classroom teacher to maintain appropriate behavior
• Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
• Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
• Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
• Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the school board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.