Classroom Paraprofessional Job Norfolk area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

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JOB TITLE:
Classroom Paraprofessional - Grant Elementary

BASE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate
Some college preferred
Successful completion of district background check
Ability to work effectively with children
Effective communicator (both orally and in writing)
Good interpersonal skills
Good time management / organizational skills

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal / Assistant Principals

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day; nine months a year

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Note:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries
Performs supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional materials
Prepares bulletin boards, graphs and charts
Assembles materials as directed
Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests as directed
Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room
Reads to students, listens to students read
Helps students with make-up work
Assists in individual or group activities: games, flash cards, etc.
Practices skill drills to reinforce concepts and learning targets
Alerts teacher to needs of students
Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment
Assists with field trips
Makes educational games and aids
Assists when emergencies arise
Performs any other delegated non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or administrator
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Assists in supporting an orderly and productive learning environment
Follows and supports district protocols and procedures
Other duties as assigned