Sped Parapro, Elementary

About the role

The Paraprofessional shall operate under the direction of the Building Principal or designee, within the guidelines established by the local school administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operation of front office, including clerical duties
• Correct and prepare student papers
• Absorb and correctly apply district policies and procedures
• Absorb and correctly apply district discipline and safety guidelines
• Assist in supervision of individual students
• Absorb and correctly apply district policies and procedures
• Absist in hygienic needs of students as necessary
• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Supervise playground activities
• Absorb and correctly apply district policies and procedures
• Teach small groups to reinforce learning skills
• Read and/or tell stories to a group of children
• Absorb and correctly apply district policies and procedures
• Absist in any other non-instructional activities as assigned
• Ordering 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

Requirements

• 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