Elementary Paraprofessional

Gus Birdwell Elementary is accepting applications for the following non-certified paraprofessional position:
General Education Elementary Paraprofessional for the remainder of the  school year.

Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively in both English & Spanish is preferred, but not required. In addition, applicant must have: (1) high school diploma or GED; and (2) must be "highly qualified". To be considered "highly qualified" applicant must meet one of the following: (a) completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of high education (as verified by a college transcript);

(b) obtained an associates degree; (c) have met a standard of quality as demostrated through a rigorous five days of academic training and assessment.

The District's contributes $400 per month towards applicants health insurance. Applicant must undergo a FBI Fingerprinting and criminal history check before they can begin employment.

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities

• Work with individual students or small groups
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside the classroom; includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty