Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in one-
on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Assist with preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance,
completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement, and/or monitoring students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent
of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks Frequency % of Time
Daily = D On an annual

Weekly = W basis, e.g. 10 Monthly = M hours of a 40
Quarterly = Q hour work week = 10/40
Annually = A = 25%

1. Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in D 65%
one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher’s
instruction plan.

2. Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking D 10%
attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student
achievement.

3. Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, D 20%
getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.

4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%
5. Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects. W 1%
6. Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, M 1%

and/or school functions.
7. Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups. A 1%
8. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 1%
TOTAL = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire

safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals and media equipment
• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with office software
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

field trips, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental
functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Use hands to finger, handle or feel x
Reach with hands and arms x
Climb or balance x
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl x
Talk x
Hear x
Taste x
Smell x

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds x
Up to 25 pounds x
Up to 50 pounds x
Up to 100 pounds x
More than 100 pounds x

41509 – Paraprofessional Instructional K-12

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare x
Analyze x
Communicate x
Copy x
Coordinate x
Instruct x
Compute x
Synthesize x
Evaluate x
Interpersonal Skills x
Compile x
Negotiate x

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) x
Work near moving mechanical parts x
Work in high, precarious places x
Fumes or airborne particles x
Toxic or caustic chemicals x
Outdoor weather conditions x
Extreme cold (non-weather) x
Extreme heat (non-weather) x
Risk of electrical shock x
Work with explosives x
Risk of radiation x
Vibration x

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) x
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) x
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision x
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus x

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate x
Loud
Very Loud

41509 – Paraprofessional Instructional K-12