Paraprofessional 26-27

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent: A minimum of 60 hours of college credit.
• Possess a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students and the public.
• The ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds is an essential job requirement.
• Capable of physical exertion to manually lift, push, pull, bend and carry.

Performance Responsibilities

• Displays an understanding of district curriculum.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline.
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher.
• Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities.
• Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment.
• Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students.
• Aids in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials.
• Aids in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.).
• Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback.
• Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior.
• Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements.
• Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters.