POSITION: HIGHLY QUALIFIED PARAPROFESSIONAL
REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/Building Principal
SUMMARY:
180 Days
Salary based on Richmond Community Schools Non-Contractual Salary Schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be present, on time and ready to work.
Reinforce positive behavior.
Assist in instructing large groups.
Tutor individuals or small groups.
Check informal tests.
Observe and record behavior.
Assist students with make-up work as a result of absence from school or class.
Assist with instructional field trip activities.
Assist with lunchroom activities.
Work with audiovisual equipment.
Assist with non-instructional activities as necessary.
Assist with classroom management and organization.
Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or the building principal.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Two years of college experience, a two-year college degree, passed the Para-Pro Assessment (within the first year of employment), one year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children, completed 48 credit hours of college level classes or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Good oral and written communication skills.
REASONING ABILITY:
Must be able to problem solve.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 the essential functions.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch.
Have good hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Have good vision to be able to read variety of materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.