Title I Paraprofessional

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.JOB TITLE: TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL - Norfolk Catholic SchoolsBase RequirementsHigh school graduateSuccessful completion of district background check Ability to work effectively with children Ability to work independentlyEffective communicator (both orally and in writing) Good interpersonal skills Good time management / organizational skills REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Title I TeacherRECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal / Assistant PrincipalsEVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation PolicyTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day; nine months a yearJOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.Essential DutiesNote: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment. Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job functionPerforms clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveriesPerforms supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroomTypes, draws, writes and duplicates instructional materialsPrepares bulletin boards, graphs and chartsResearches and assembles materials to be used in a particular unitHelps in the care of the roomReads to students, listens to students readAssists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, etc. Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taughtAlerts teacher to needs of studentsAssist with inventory of supplies and equipmentMakes educational games and aidsAssists when emergencies arisePerforms any other delegated non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or administratorOTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)Effective oral and written communication skillsSkills in human relations and leadershipAuditory and visual skills