Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Ridge Road Elementary

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help students master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma.
Experience: The requirement is to have an AA in Early Childhood

Computer Skills:  Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and other applicable technology
Certificates & Licenses:  Minimum as stated in the Education requirements, with the preference of teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses
Other Requirements:  Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

      Vision  (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

      Sense of Sound  (ability to converse with students and parents)

      Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Must be able to function in large crowds and student assembly situations. Must be able to supervise students indoors and outdoors.

The NLRSD Human Resources Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.  This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations, as well as determine the employee’s ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor(s) as deemed appropriate.   The document does not represent a contract of employment.  The NLRSD reserves the right to change this job description, to add or delete tasks for the employee to perform as the NLRSD may deem appropriate.

Paid in accordance with the NLRSD 7PP Instructional Assistants Salary Schedule - Range 01.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $18,231 - $27,959