PAY GRADE: F

FLSA   STATUS:   Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:   

Under direction of   a certified teacher and in a substitute capacity, instructs students and   adapts curriculum to meet needs of students.    Duties include:  administering   tests and assessments; monitors students’ IEP progress; and documents   behavior, progress, and results of student activities.

DUTIES   & RESPONSIBILITIES:   (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

  
1. Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities. Assists in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modifications.  May        assist in planning and implementing field trips for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
  
2. Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in a variety of curricular areas as needed.
  
3. Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.  Escorts students to areas on campus.
  
4. Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activities.
  
5. Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and/or preparing homework folders.
  
6. Assists with grading papers.
  
7. Attends a variety of in-service training sessions and other related meetings.
  
8. Participates in testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social progress.  Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
  
9. Participates in maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays; maintains materials and supplies; contacts parents; and makes copies.
  
10. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION   & EXPERIENCE:   (positions in this class typically require):

High School   Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of educational or clerical experience; or, an   equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully   perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING   REQUIREMENTS:   (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

•   Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary   education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test;
•   Special Needs:  Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR   certification within 30 days of employment.

KNOWLEDGE: (position   requirements at entry):

Knowledge   of:

•   Basic first aid;
•   Basic mathematical skills;
•   Customer service principles;
•   Computer operations;
•   Classroom operations and activities.

SKILLS: (position   requirements at entry):

Skill in:

•   Monitoring and assisting children with   activities;
•   Using office equipment;
•   Dealing patiently with children;
•   Maintaining order, discipline, and   interest of children;
•   Performing routine mathematical   calculations;
•   Providing customer service;
•   Utilizing a computer and related   software applications;
•   Interpreting and applying applicable   laws, rules, and regulations;
•   Preparing simple memos, letters,   and/or other related written correspondence;
•  Reading  and interpreting routine information from schedules, memos, and/or other   written documentation;
•   Communication, interpersonal skills as   applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.   sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL   REQUIREMENTS: 

Positions in this class typically   require:  stooping, kneeling,   crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping,   feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of   force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to   10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme   temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE:   

The above   job description is intended to represent only the key areas of   responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the   business needs of the department.