Literacy Paraprofessional Job Meridian area,Idaho USA,Education / Teaching

Title:

LITERACY PARAPROFESSIONAL Qualifications

At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related field

Previous aide or teaching experience preferred

Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices

Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities

Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher

Knowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Works well with students, staff, and the public

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under pressure and deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Primary responsibility to Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Job summary

To work under the direction of the K-12 Teacher or Building Principal in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Major duties and responsibilities Working with Students

Maintain high academic standards and expectations

Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff

Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher

Respond to students' questions and requests for assistance

Observe students' work and study habits

Observe and record students' time on task when needed

Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments

Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program

Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher

Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher

Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher

Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs

Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students

Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Assist students in the library or media center

Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips

Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students

Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential

Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Other Classroom Assistance

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise

Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction

Help the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin Boards and other classroom learning displays

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Help very young students with their clothing and snack time routines

Other

Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student

Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher

Attend faculty meetings as required

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Terms of employment

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

#J-18808-Ljbffr