Paraprofessional - Substitute

POSITION TITLE:       Paraprofessional - Substitute

FLSA:                          Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Additional Post-High School Training/College Coursework (Preferred)
• Ability to read & communicate in English
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis
• Lift a minimum of 20 pounds

REPORTS TO:     Assigned Teacher(s); Principals; Superintendent

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to work at scheduled time, appropriately groomed.
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with disabilities, and 504 Plans.
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required.
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism.
• Additional school level responsibilities as assigned by Principal or his/her designee