Entry-Level Paraprofessional

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title - sy26-27 Paraprofessional - --- - --- - Primary Function - Providing educational support and personal assistance for students under the direction of the teacher. - - Reports to - Principal - Salary Schedule - 101 - Work Days - 200 - Requirements - --- - --- - Education Level - A GED or a standard high school diploma from a Gadoe-approved and accredited institution is required. Preferred: Associate's degree. - - Experience, Skill, and Certification - --- - --- - Highly Qualified Criteria for State Licensure - Must meet one of the following:
- 2 years of college course credits; - - Demonstrable Ability - Demonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher. - - Knowledge of General Office Computer Software Applications and Internet Use - Knowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet. - - Appropriate Oral and Written Communications Skills - Appropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers. - - Physical Ability and Dexterity - Must have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students. - Essential Duties - --- - --- - Assists with Instruction for Assigned Students - Assists with instruction for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the teacher. - - Prepares Activities Under Guidance - Prepares activities under the guidance of the classroom teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays. - - Participates in In-Service Training Programs - Participates in in-service training programs. - - Assists with Non-Instructional Duties - Assists classroom teacher with non-instructional duties such as: breakfast/snack/lunch time, bathroom, and/or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students. - - Assists Students in Educational Settings - Assists individuals and/or small groups of students in various educational settings including the media center, computer lab, and community-based instructional settings. - - Assists with Clerical Duties - Assists with clerical duties under the direction of the classroom teacher or principal. - - Assists with Instruction in Physical Education Program - Assists students in feeding, toileting, and other daily care routines as necessary. - - Performs Other Duties - Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and the safety of students. - Terms of Employment - --- - --- - Incumbents Will Be Considered 'At-Will' - Incumbents will be considered at-will.'' Appropriate pay will be determined based on the grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be the classified 200-day schedule. - **Non-Essential Responsibilities** - --- - --- - *Definition* - A responsibility is considered to benon-essential'' (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if: - - Responsibility Numbers - Note the responsibility number from the list in the Duties and Responsibilities'' section for those responsibilities that could be considerednon-essential'' based on this definition. - Physical and Sensory Demands - --- - --- - Office Environment - Most jobs in the district have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below. - - Employee Controls - Office employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. - - Exceptions - There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
• Associate's degree;
• Passing grade on the state-approved assessment.
• It is shared between multiple incumbents in the job;
• It could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.