Paraprofessional

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid students in achieving the teacher’s daily educational objectives.
• Support instruction through individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, translation (if applicable), or other techniques, as guided by the teacher.
• Assist in delivering instruction under the direct supervision of the teacher.
• Maintain a safe and secure classroom environment by assisting in communication of behavior and conduct expectations, administering discipline, and supporting the implementation of classroom or school-wide behavior management systems.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
• Occasionally provide non-teaching support by assembling materials, making copies, monitoring recess, supervising lunch, etc. (if permitted by relevant funding requirements).
• In the temporary absence of the teacher, provide classroom instruction, following the teacher's lesson plans or other directions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Complete any documentation necessary for the academy to be in compliance with regulatory requirements, such as time and effort reporting.
• Serve as an active member of teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, school improvement, or other areas of focus.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching, clubs, student government, tutoring, enrichment activities, etc.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful experience in student relations.
• Good general reading, writing, and math skills as evidenced by meeting No Child Left Behind requirements for Paraprofessionals (specifically an associate’s degree, 60 college credits, or passing scores on an equivalent state-approved assessment).
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching, or similar work experience in education.
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.