Paraprofessional

**Paraprofessional**Reports to: Director of Special Services[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}**Qualifications**Completed at least 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; orObtained an associates (or higher) degree; orMet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through formal State or localacademic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading,writing, and mathematics, or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriateKnowledge of basic computer skills (typing, Word)Paraprofessionals with a baccalaureate degree and an appropriate teaching certificateand/or training may initiate instruction and work independently[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}**Other Requirements**Clearance on background check that is satisfactory to the Senior Administration.Possess positive character traits that are student-centered. Possess ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}**Essential Functions**Assist in activities assigned by and under the direct control of the teacher.Prepare and collect materials needed by the teacher in presenting a unit of work.Work with individual students or small groups on activities that have been assigned bythe teacher.Assist individual students as directed by the teacher.Supervise students during non-instructional times in the day, such as during the lunchperiod, when students are entering or leaving buses, while otherwise on schoolpremises, and including duty before/during/after school.Complete recordkeeping tasks as assigned by the teacher.[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}**Physical Demands**An individual who holds this position is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel. He/she may have to use therapeutic restraint and will regularly lift students. Must have both close and distance vision.[]{#docs-internal-guid-0030c672-7fff-2050-a5ef-c91a1beed591}**Attendance**[]{style=""}