SUMMARY:  Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or providing small group instruction to general education students and by providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Provides positive reinforcement for students
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities as requested
• Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when requested
• Handles routine clerical work as assigned
• Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested
• Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student work
• Helps with testing of students
• Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting papers and supervising make-up work
• Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional activities
• Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students
• Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom
• Calls to teacher’s or administrator’s attention any problems relating to assigned students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength, including but not limited to, lifting students and providing assistance with mobility or transportation needs
• Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt required for lifting
• Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport
• Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids
• Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructional materials
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• IVP fingerprint clearance card
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate’s degree or sixty college credit hours or successful completion of Paraprofessional test in accordance with No Child Left Behind requirements
• Prior work and/or volunteer experience supervising students in a classroom setting preferred
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English preferred
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

         Computer Proficiency:  Word standard, Excel standard and Outlook standard