Instructional Paraprofessional (Districtwide

Paraprofessional

Position Title:

Paraprofessional Payroll/Personnel Type: 9 Month Full-Time Position Job #: 462

Reports to:

Principal Union Eligibility:
Eligible Starting Pay: 18.94 Hourly

Qualifications:

Holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of high education OR has passed a test of basic skills (the ETS Paraprofessional or ACT Work Keys) OR holds an associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Reports To:

Building Principal, Director of Student Support Services, and/or classroom teacher

In cooperation with the teacher, to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of instructional program and available resource materials.

Must be prompt and regular in attendance Assists with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher (includes PE) Assists with the instruction of small groups of students Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and be able to perform activities utilizing technology when needed Assists any students when appropriate and students with special needs including setting up any special equipment as needed Assists in keeping classrooms orderly and presentable Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bathroom, and bus duty activities Assists students with dressing, feeding, toileting, and health needs as deemed necessary by the principal/teacher (this may include changing diapers and personal hygiene) Assists with field trip supervision Assists staff in behavior management implementation, circulating around the room Provides information to the teacher regarding student progress Maintains a professional, confidential attitude toward work, students, and other adults in the school Be flexible and willing to listen and make changes when needed Demonstrate the ability to perform physical tasks associated with the job model, prompt and reinforce appropriate social behaviors.

Cooperates with building personnel during routine activities Participates in staff development workshops and meetings during contractual work day. Actively participates in and abides by the school district's Employee Safety and Health program and all policies and work practices designed to promote a safe work environment. Accepts responsibility for safe conduct relating to all activities necessary to carry out functions of this position.

Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher, principal, program director, or other administrator. May be required to perform additional paraprofessional duties when assigned by administration or designee.

ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability:
Tasks involve the regular and at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (objects occasionally weigh up to 20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate tastes. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Environmental Factors:
Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, wetness, humidity, machinery, and temperature. Climbing:
Ability to ascend or descend ladders using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required is greater than that of ordinary motion). Balancing:
Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling down when walking/standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that of ordinary motion). Stooping:
Ability…