Job Title: Paraprofessional (Middle School Grades 6-8)
Reports To: SPED Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Contract Days: Ten Months (Academic School Year)
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the position is to assist classroom teachers with duties regarding the students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain order with the students assigned for supervision
- Tutor students on lessons determined by the teacher
- Help to maintain a positive classroom environment
- Assist students with lessons and assignments in regular classrooms as assigned
- Assist teacher with organizational needs in the classroom
- Maintain accurate records regarding students
- Work as a member of the team with the teacher
- Maintain confidentiality
- Obtained additional training as requested
- Supervise of students in halls
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent AND either
- Have completed 60 college credit hours OR passed ParaPro Praxis
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as a member of the team
- Ability to work well with students
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding staff and students
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents and students
- Ability to follow internal procedures to ensure internal controls are properly maintained
WORKING CONDITIONS (physical demands/work environment)
- Ability to travel to various district buildings as needed
DISCLAIMER
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment. |