Substitute Paraprofessional (Instructional)

• TITLE: PARA PROFESSIONAL FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Qualifications

• 1
• High school diploma or equivalency 2
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities 3
• Good oral and written communication skills 4
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 5
• Such alternatives to the above

Qualifications

• as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: Assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher or other designated certified personnel
• JOB GOAL: To promote the achievement of students’ educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher
• PERFORMANCE

Responsibilities

• 1
• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. 2
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher. 3
• Assists with personal hygiene needs for students when assistance is needed due to developmental or physical delays including pulling up pants, snap/button pants, and changing diapers when necessary. 4
• Assists staff with the implementation and monitoring of student behavioral programs. 5
• Establishes a cooperative working relationship with other staff members and with students. 6
• Maintains confidentiality of student files and other professional communication. 7
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. 8
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 9
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. 10
• Records data, students’ skills and benchmark goals as needed
• PHYSICAL

Requirements

• The duties of this job require the following physical activities: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, feeling, repetitive motions, speaking, listening and visual acuity
• The employee may need to lift and/or move a student
• An average weight for a student is 75 pounds
• Assistance can be provided, if necessary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• In addition, the employee must be able to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a school setting with exposure to health and/or safety hazards
• The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.