Parapro Title 1, Elementary

About the role

Under the direction of the Building Principal or designee, the Paraprofessional shall operate within the guidelines established by the local school administration. The assistant shall participate in small group and/or individual instruction and assist with clerical functions, equipment operation, teaching media preparation, and supply distribution when necessary. The Educational Assistant shall supervise playground and lunch areas as directed.

Education and experience requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Requirements to meet NCLB (No Child Left Behind): High School Diploma or equivalent AND either a two-year degree, OR sixty credit hours, OR pass a State required test

Certificates and licensure requirements

• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, both to adults and children
• Efficient typing skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to operate routine office equipment
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Good health, physical stamina, fitness, and vitality
• Personal qualities associated with good human and interpersonal relations

Responsibilities and requirements

• Assist with daily operation of front office, including clerical duties
• Correct and prepare student papers
• Assist in supervision of individual students
• Assist in hygienic needs of students as necessary
• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Supervise playground activities
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials
• Work with individual children for tutoring, repeating lessons, finding reference materials and drill work
• Teach small groups to reinforce learning skills
• Read and/or tell stories to a group of children
• May assist the teacher in any other non-instructional activities
• Order teaching supplies
• Patrol assigned areas
• Perform function of Crossing Guard
• Cross students at designated crossing before and after school
• Wear and display all district-approved attire and equipment

Other

• Learn and correctly apply district policies and procedures
• Assure that district discipline and safety guidelines are followed
• Perform other duties when assigned by the Building Principal or designee

Physical demands and work environment

• Physical Effort: Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check