POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
general supervision, in a school or related tutorial program, performs tasks,
which are in support of the teaching-learning process. This class is
characterized by the performance of duties involved in the implementation of
teacher plans and instructional programs. The Paraprofessional Educator may be
assigned to assist one or more teachers on a regular or as required basis in
the planning and conducting of appropriate programs to reinforce the teacher's
initial instructions. Work is performed under the direction and leadership of
the classroom teacher and/or assisting teachers and principals.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Works
with individual and groups of students to reinforce instructions previously
initiated by the teacher: Prepares instructional
plans and instructional materials; provides personalized attention and
assistance to students to develop or improve skills in the academic, technical
or specialized areas of instruction to which assigned; provides appropriate
activities, discussions, practice and drill work; shows films and filmstrips
and employs other audio-visual equipment as required;
Works
with teachers: Assists in guiding class
discussions; assists students experiencing difficulties; takes charge of a
group of students working on a project; provides activities for the class while
the teacher is working with a small group or is otherwise engaged;
Confers
regularly with teacher(s) to discuss plans, receives professional guidance and
facilitates professional evaluation of student's progress;
May
attend faculty meetings, aide meetings, workshops, and in-service sessions;
accompanies and helps with the supervision of the class on field trips;
Assumes
continuing responsibility for maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which
to work with students; shares in performance of routine housekeeping,
monitoring and clerical tasks;
Maintains
a professional code of ethics; and
Perform
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good
understanding of the field of child development, and of instructional methods
and techniques;
Ability
to learn new methods and techniques;
Considerable
patience and ability to work with children;
Ability
to work harmoniously with and provide a broad range of assistance to the
instructional staff; and
Ability
to follow oral and written instructions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
At least two (2) years
of volunteer or paid experience working with children.
Must meet the
requirements for the designation of being a Highly Qualified paraprofessional
and met the requirements of the federal No ChildLeft Behind
(NCLB) Act of 2001 by:
Obtaining
an Associate’s Degree or higher or
Obtaining
a minimum of 48 earned college credits or
A
passing score of 455 on the Paraprofessional Praxis exam.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.