Education:

 

Minimum educational requirement is a High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:

• A score of 461 or above on ParaPro Assessment exam ;
• Associate Degree from an accredited public or non-profit College or University ;
• Two years higher education from an accredited public or non-profit College or University (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits).

Duties:

• Willingness to accept positions with little notice
• Adhere to standards of confidentiality in regard to students and staff
• Supervise students in designated locations, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure a safe and orderly environment in accordance with District and school rules and regulations.
• Track student progress data under the direction of the teacher
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and grade any student work for teachers as directed
• Assist with any student and classroom behavior management as directed
• Assist with clerical work as assigned
• Operate and maintain office/computer equipment as assigned
• Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring on school premises
• Perform physical tasks, including repeated lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods
• Perform related duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out the policies and procedures of the school relative to student safety and behavior management
• Ability to work instructionally, one-on-one or in small groups with students as directed by certificated teacher
• Ability to communicate and carry out District/building rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Ability to problem-solve as needed
• Possess competent record keeping skills
• Possess competent organization skills
• Ability to work with others as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public
• Ability to accurately read, write and compute per instructional needs
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be highly self-directed
• Ability to perform basic computer program functions
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Ability to perform basic clerical functions
• Ability to life and carry weights up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Reliable attendance according to schedule of accepted assignment

 

Preferred Experience:

• Two years of work experience with small or large groups of children