Paraprofessional

Overall Purpose To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. Essential Functions Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Administers classroom assignments, test, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. Assists students, individual or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, assist with computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Assists the teacher with the computer lab (e.g. student log-in, correct sites, on task behavior, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the computer lab objectives are being meet. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, car and/or bus loading/unloading, etc.), and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Maintains confidentiality of students and other professional information. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Requirements High School Diploma or GED Certificate required. 60 Semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required. Successful experience in job related area preferred. Physical Requirements Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. Education/Training Maintains all licenses and certifications. Clearances Criminal Background Check FLSA Status/Work Calendar Non-Exempt/182