Paraprofessional - CB Watson Primary

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Paraprofessional (Job Code 435)

Department/

Location:

School (FLSA Status: Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Principal (Date: July 28, 2005)

Summary: All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the District’s mission.

• Conduct whole group, small group or individual classroom activities in accordance with specific program requirements.
• Help with all aspects of the daily routine.
• Assist with supervision of students.
• Follow direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assist with student assessment, grading work, tests, and collecting data on student progress.
• Assist with routine record‑keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist students with daily activities and school functions.
• Assist in ordering and inventorying classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with school‑wide supervision.
• Participate in Professional Learning.
• Perform other duties as requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Education level must be within accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Certificate or License
  
  Required:
  
  Certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend job‑specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and position‑specific manuals; ability to write correspondence and reports; ability to articulate and present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to conduct position‑related data analysis; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to facilitate problem‑solving processes; ability to synthesize workable options from given facts and to assist in the development of workable solutions.
• Technical Ability: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job‑specified technologies.
• Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators, teachers, staff members, and students using tactful yet effective skills; collaborative and cooperative attitude; service‑oriented and actively seeks ways to assist others.

Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally required to crouch or kneel. Must be able to lift up to 50–75 pounds.

Frequent travel with exposure to traffic and outdoor elements. Required to travel to home sites, school sites, and other locations. Working in outside weather conditions. Noise level usually moderate.

Nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be maintained regarding financial and personal information.

Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $15.27 to $24.68 Per Hour