Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant

 
POSITION TITLE:           Paraprofessional                                                 
REPORTS TO:                   Classroom Teacher            
DAYS:                                  182
SALARY RANGE:             Classified Salary Pay Scale
FLSA:                                  Non-Exempt

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GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs diversified functions to assist the classroom teacher. Reports to the classroom teacher.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Provides confidential secretarial support.

 

• Types accurate correspondence, reports, memorandum, special projects, technical papers and related materials.

 

• Exhibits the ability to handle public contact in a manner that reflects credibility on the school district.

 

• Establishes and maintains accurate and up-to-date files and records.

 

• Copies materials as requested.

 

• Assists in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policies.

 

• Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

 
                                                                                                                                               
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
 
Education and Experience:
 
Associates Degree, 60 credit hours in a higher educational institution, or passing score on Work Keys
 
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of school district policies and procedures pertinent to the duties of the job. Thorough knowledge of general and payable accounting practices and procedures. Knows of the reports and records which must be prepared, processed and maintained in order to meet federal, state and district requirements. Is knowledgeable and proficient in the use of computers for the entry and maintenance of date and the creations of necessary reports.
 
 
Skills/Efforts:
Ability to analyze varied and complex functions, processes and tasks for the preparation of varied and complex records and reports. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and initiate proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with little to no supervision and instruction. Ability to work independently on responsible and confidential assignments and complex administrative tasks. Ability to work independently on responsible and confidential assignments and complex administrative tasks. Ability to type clear copy at the minimum required rate. Demonstrates high level of skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, computers, etc. Ability to create electronic reports and presentations, use the internet efficiently, communicate electronically via e-mail, and manage electronic data and files in an organized manner. Ability to make arithmetical computation and tabulations with speed and accuracy. Excellent verbal communication, organization, time management and telephone skills.
 
Working Conditions:
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. 
Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that required constant attention, and meeting deadlines. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Routine local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. Nature of job requires frequent use of a computer and monitor for long durations.
 
Responsibility:
No direct budgetary or supervisory responsibility.
 
 
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.