Gifted & Talended Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Reports To:

Classroom Teacher/Principal

Wage/Hour Status:
Non exempt

Length Of

Contract:

178 days

Hours:

7:50 am - 3:25 pm

Salary: $19,222.

Primary

Purpose:

Assist in conducting learning experiences for students in assigned areas; perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

An Associate of Arts Degree or 60 College hours or High School Diploma/GED and successful completion of the Para Pro Praxis Assessment with qualifying score. (Documentation must be provided.)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• General purposes and goals of public education.

Ability to:

• Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Perform routine clerical work and basic arithmetical calculation.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.

Major

Responsibilities And Duties: