Instructional Paraprofessional- Elementary School

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills.
• Support the teacher's instruction plan.
• Assist with clerical and organizational duties such as grading assignments, making copies, laminating, completing paperwork, assembling bulletin boards and teaching tools, organizing classroom supplies and activity centers, and maintaining a clean instructional environment.
• Administer tests, grade, take attendance, complete paperwork, maintain files, and document student achievement.
• Maintain classroom and supervise students during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, and during drop-off and pick-up times before and after school.
• Enforce school-wide discipline procedures and ensure student safety.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Assist the teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and school functions.
• Administer state tests to students in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred.

Education And Related Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of related experience. Experience working with students in a school setting preferred.

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Mathematical skills, including basic calculations and application of basic math concepts.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Promote and follow Executive Board policies and building and department procedures.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials And Equipment

• Operating Knowledge: Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and/or other software packages; typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs; typical office equipment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.