25-26 Paraprofessional Pool

Laurens School District No. 55

Paraprofessional

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s). Conducts such duties to support instruction as preparing copies preparing mailings performing light typing and data entry etc. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Reports to assigned teacher(s) or Principal. Duties may be specialized as required by area of instruction type of students etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills monitoring inschoolsuspension classroom and/or detention hall completing roll call and student counts administering makeup tests etc. Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
• Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned such as preparing materials for classroom setting up charts etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
• Exhibits the ability to work with students requiring individual or close attention reads to children listens to their reactions and suggests improvements.
• Is effective in monitoring groups of students engaged in independent study or similar work.
• Demonstrates the ability to observe and assist individual students that are experiencing difficulties.
• Distributes and collects appropriate materials sets up the classroom for instructional projects and sets up and operates audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Effectively supervises playground activities monitors students in the cafeteria during rest periods coming on and off buses or as they go to and from classes.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform other classroom or schoolwide clerical tasks; prepares compiles and makes copies of instructional materials and reports files classroom or student records distributes textbooks and other instructional materials appropriately.
• Arranges for field trips (permission slips arrangement of transportation etc. speakers/presenters and related educational activities; accompanies class on field trips as required.
• Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry routine sorting and filing and routine posting to ledgers.
• Types completes and/or files various records and forms.
• Collects incoming monies for field trips school pictures and other school fees; prepares receipts for monies collected.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials scheduling parent or teacher appointments ordering supplies scheduling tutoring escorting students to other areas of the school etc.
• Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter computer copier laminator and calculator.
• Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Must possess a good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development

High school graduate

Must meet one of the following requirements:

Hold a twoyear degree

Sixty 60 or more college hours

Pass WorkKeys Assessment

Terms of Employment:

One hundred eighty 180 days

Knowledge:

Knowledge of proper grammar spelling and punctuation. Working knowledge of departmental policies procedures and operations. General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters copiers and calculators. Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing filing and sorting. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching.

Skills/Effort:

Skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators typewriters computers copiers etc. Good written and verbal communication organization basic mathematical and telephone skills. Ability to interact with coworkers students and school staff in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in an office environment with some exposure to environmental conditions primarily due to the outside supervision of students. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel may be required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility:

No budgetary or supervisory responsibility.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority