Drivers Education Parapro

Major Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals in the locations and at the times designated by the teacher.
• Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher.
• Helps the teacher implement programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Aids in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation.
• Provides the teacher input for assessing the accomplishments of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Aids in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Helps the teacher enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for implementation of instructional programs.
• Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administration or supervisor.

Required Education, Certification Or Training

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by either holding an Associate Degree or higher or 90 college quarter hours or 60 semester hours or pass the assessment test for paraprofessionals (GACE).
• Certification in middle school English Language Arts preferred.

Required Skills

• The ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.
• The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

Required Experience

• Experience in working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education.