What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Para position at Jefferson Elementary?
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JOB TITLE: Classroom Paraprofessional - Jefferson Elementary
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Some college and/or experience
- Bilingual skills in Spanish/English preferred, but not required
- First aid/CPR certificate preferred, but not required
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teacher; Building Principal
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; 30 hours/week
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education, instruction, and transportation of student(s)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
NOTE: This is a generalized job description, Specific duties/responsibilities vary per building. All applicants should be aware of the specific job duties prior to employment
- Consistent and punctual "on-site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
- Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom/building
- Demonstrates confidentiality
- Maintain attendance records
- Performs various clerical duties (i.e. typing, drawing, writing, preparing bulletin boards, graphs, charts, correct papers, etc.)
- Research, assemble, and organize materials to be used during instruction
- Helps in the care of the classroom (i.e. sanitizing classroom toys)
- Assist with classroom inventory of supplies and materials
- Supervise small/large groups of students as directed by supervisor/teacher (i.e. lunchroom, playground, other assignments/areas)
- Alerts teacher to the needs of students
- Reinforce any skill(s) taught by teacher
- Assist students with reading, make-up work, group activities, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL SKILLS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Auditory and visual skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Skills in human relations and leadership
- Ability to handle distractions and/or resolve conflicts
- Patience with students and staff
- Ability to relate to and work effectively with students and adults
- Self motivation to perform various duties