Teaching Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Position

Provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives.

Administers classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.

Communicates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives.

Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs general clerical tasks for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
High School Diploma or GED required and one of the following:
Tier 1 Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study Passed the OGET test Pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score is 455) Workkeys Assessment (Passing score is 3 or better on all three parts). Must obtain OSDE Paraprofessional Credential ($10 fee). Operates standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications. Prepares and maintains accurate records.

Performs basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities. Ability to schedule activities; collate data;

and use basic, job-related equipment. Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: flexibility; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team;

and working with constant interruptions.

Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds Sitting for prolonged periods of time May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines Work Environment:
Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment