General Paraprofessional-Credit Recovery

Classification Title:  General Paraprofessional - Credit Recovery

Department: High School

Pay Grade: Classified Salary Scale (C1)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: High School Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position assists with the administration, planning, and provision of appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of 

Responsibilities include communicating and interacting with students and staff and assisting in development, selection, and modification of instructional plans and materials to meet student needs..  Work is performed under regular supervision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Communicates and interacts with students and staff on a daily basis.
• Assists  in the development, selection, and modification of instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation as required by school policies, district guidelines, or administrative regulations.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.  
• Adheres to the guidelines and procedures as outlined in the Henry County Handbook.  
• Participates in staff development and requires certification in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Helps plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of the students in accordance with the students IEP.
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs  students in the locations and at the times designated.
• Provides  an instructional program to meet the needs of the students in conjunction with the assigned teacher.
• Organizes materials and supplies prior to instruction to successfully meet the instructional goals of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attends staff meetings as required per the school administration.

• Helps create and maintain a learning environment that is safe, respectful, and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, staff, and school property, including equipment and materials.
• Serves as a professional role model by demonstrating respectful, ethical, and responsible behavior at all times.
• Provides general support for school operations, including supervision during transitions, lunch periods, assemblies, and other school functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee to support the needs of students, teachers, and the overall school environment.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or completion of 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university or passing score on the Paraprofessional assessment.
• Skill or experience teaching or instructing others, typically students in a classroom setting, preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with the tools, strategies and techniques used to engage students in learning and maintaining student behaviors, preferred.
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other District employees and the general public.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here 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.

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. 
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment:

The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Salary : $21,739 - $30,369