TITLE: Paraprofessional / Teacher Assistant
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides support to teacher/staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds high school diploma.
- Successful experience as a teaching assistant or aide.
- Must have Paraprofessional Certificate and minimum of 60 hours or more of college hours.
REPORTS TO: Teacher or Principal’s designee
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the classroom teacher in instructing assigned classes according to state standards and the school’s planned program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Assists the classroom teacher in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Assists the classroom teacher in preparation for classes assigned.
- Assists the classroom teacher in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Assists the classroom teacher in employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Assists the classroom teacher in assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Assists the classroom teacher in identifying the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school and district specialists as required.
- Assists the classroom teacher in protecting students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative guidelines.
- Attends staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by collaborating with staff members as needed.
- Assists the classroom teacher by implementing the school discipline plan and District Code of Ethics and other school/district policies.
- Consistently reports to work and duty stations on time.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal or other members of the administrative team.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185-Day Contract
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school Board Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.