1:1 Paraeducator, Currently at West Bristol

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid in small group and individual pupil instruction.
• Support students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Instruct and assist in instructional activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Two years of college credit OR an associate's (or higher) degree.
• Successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering content knowledge and instructional assistance.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills relevant to job-related tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Push items of fifty (50) pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or wheelchair.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms with school children.
• The employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds, and occasionally off campus.
• The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well-being of students in their charge.