Job Description:
SUMMARY:  Report directly to the building principal or his/her designee. Assists with appropriate classroom activities.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with instructional programs and general school operations.                        
• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
• Provides escorts assistance for children as necessary.
• Helps maintain informal student performance records.
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining student work and study areas.
• Assists with the supervision of children during play periods.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 60 college credit credits.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  (Emphasis on teaching)
• Must be able to obtain Substitute Certificate 
• Ability and personality to work with colleagues, teachers, and other staff.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Year: 9 Month 
Salary:  Paraprofessional Range on the District Paraprofessional Salary Schedule - $15.09/hr
Shift Type:  Full-Time