Part Time Paraprofessional

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree (or higher degree)
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Responsibilities

• Average 29.5 hours a week
• Assume a supportive role with students in an individualized or small group instructional setting, as directed by the certified staff member(s)
• Use and prepare material and resources as directed by the certified staff member(s)
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, Administrative Directors, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate to the position
• Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students as directed by the certified staff member(s)
• Demonstrate competence in his/her work: prompt and punctual in the completion of assignments
• Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings are required
• Assist students with disabilities with their personal needs, which may include but not be limited to feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene skills
• Assist students with disabilities to physically move from one activity to another, may require lifting ability
• Assist students with disabilities physically on and off the bus
• Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by his/her supervisor
• Assisting with classroom management
• Providing instructional assistance in the computer lab
• Providing instructional support in the library or media center