Full-Time Paraprofessional - 7.5 Hours Per Day

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Experience and Qualifications: Associates Degree preferred/Highly qualified status Ability to contribute to the more effective use of the professional teacher's time by providing assistance in a wide variety of non-instructional assignments under the direction of teachers and school principal. Ability to interact with students in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity. Act 126 completion Act 71 completion Act 34 Clearance (self-paid), Act 151 Clearance (self-paid), FBI Clearance (self-paid) Drug Screening (self-paid) Letter of Interest, Resume and application through District website

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Record classroom attendance and follow up on absence notes as needed. Correct and grade non-essay type tests using answer keys prepared by teachers as needed. Assist pupils with assignments. Prepare bulletin board materials and classroom displays. Accompany pupils on field trips. Keep desks and tabletops in clean orderly condition. Conduct programmed lessons as directed, i.e. computer generated and or scripted. Assist teachers in the supervision of classroom. Operate office equipment that may include but is not limited to the following: computer, calculator, FAX machine, e-mail, and printer. Assist teacher in monitoring students in less structured environments. Participate in a wide variety of duties that include, but are not limited to the following: assist in the library, office and cafeteria as needed; read or tell stories, distribute and collect materials, collect money, obtain food or juice from cafeteria, etc. The duties will vary depending on the location of assignment. Notify teacher in advance of planned absence. Adhere to the contractual school schedule (arrival, dismissal, etc.) Any other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or his/her designee.