Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Title: ParaprofessionalReports to: Assigned Teacher/PrincipalLocation: SchoolPosition: ClassifiedContract Days: 181Retirement: TRSFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Scale: Support Staff A (A3)Minimum RequirementsEducation: As required by the State Department of Education for Licensing:High School Diploma or GED; Must be highly qualified according to the No Child Left Behind Act. This Includes One Of The FollowingAssociates Degree; or 2 years of college (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours);Passing score on the state's required GACE Paraprofessional assessment.Experience: Experience working with children.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Written and oral communication skills; ability to operate office machinery and deal with multiple tasks; computer competence; typing and proof reading skills; pleasant personality; cooperative attitude.Primary Function: To assist in the implementation of instructional goals developed by the teacher.Performance ResponsibilitiesAssists the teacher in organizing the learning environment.Works with the teacher in implementing an individual program of instruction.Helps collect, organize, and file materials for units of work.Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.Works with individual small groups within the classroom setting in areas of discussion, listening activities, sharing of stories and games.Assists the teacher in maintaining confidentiality of students.Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal.Some Of These Duties Are – But Not Limited ToLunchroom duty, Car/Bus duty, Recess duty, etc.Evaluation InstrumentPerformance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the HCSS Board of Control's policy on Personnel Evaluations.