Para-educator, Transitional Kindergarten, 5 hours per day, In Anticipation

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of instructional support services to students.   REPORTS TO: Site Administrator   REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E=essential duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  

1. As directed by certificated staff member, implements learning activities for pupils; administers, scores and records results of assessments, assists students in using instructional materials and equipment; and performs related clerical duties E
2. Prepare/copies instructional materials as directed by the certificated staff member E
3. Provides tutoring as directed E
4. Assists in general supervision and behavior management of students E
5. Informs the teacher of student progress and work E
6. Maintains confidentiality of information about students and parents E
7. Other duties as assigned
8. Under direction of certificated staff member, implement culturally diverse activities E

  QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS   KNOWLEDGE OF: Correct usage of English language, grammar, spelling, writing, and mathematical computations, maps, charts, and other reference materials; school discipline rules and policies; general knowledge of computer operations   ABILITY TO: Operate common machines to prepare instructional materials; meet and interact with parents, public, and students in a a tactful and courteous manner; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; interact with a diverse community; learn currently used computer applications and programs   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Performs work which is primarily in a classroom or playground setting, may occasionally accompany students and teachers on field trips off school site; requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects (keyboard, telephone, and common office machines); requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print 1.; requires the mobility to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and bend; requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling books, supplies, equipment (mobility equipment), and packages which do not exceed 30 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:                         

1. Completion of high school or equivalent and one of the following:

• Possess an AA degree
• Two years of college (48 units)
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through local assessment

      2.   Previous experience working with school age children preferred