Instructional Paraprofessional at NLR Academy 2024-2025

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Instructional Paraprofessional at NLR Academy

Department: Instructional Paraprofessional at NLR Academy 2

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: NonExempt

Reports To:Supervising teacher and/or building administrator

Grade/Level: K12

Amount of Travel Required: No travel required

Work Schedule:185day contract

Monday Friday 8hours per day

Positions Supervised:none

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs such as nonEnglishspeaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help students master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by a teacher
• Supervise students in classrooms halls cafeterias schoolyards and gymnasiums or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures discussions or supervised roleplaying methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Type file and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks workbooks papers and pencils to students.
• Use computers audiovisual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials bulletin board displays exhibits equipment and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs under the supervision of special education instructors psychologists or speechlanguage pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests and compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical mental and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacherparent conferences regarding students progress or problems.
• Plan prepare and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies charts and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports dancing and handicrafts.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Collect money from students for schoolrelated projects.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma 60hours of college credit in addition to successfully passing the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.

Experience: preferred but not required

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word EXCEL and other applicable technology

Certificates & Licenses: Minimum as stated in the Education requirements with the preference of teaching or teachingrelated certificates and licenses

Other Requirements: Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

frequently

Walk

frequently)

Sit

frequently

Handling / Fingering

frequently

Reach Outward

frequently

Reach Above Shoulder

occasionally

Climb

occasionally

Crawl

occasionally

Squat or Kneel

occasionally

Bend

occasionally

10 lbs or less

frequently

1120 lbs

frequently

2150 lbs

occasionally

51100 lbs

occasionally

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

frequently

1325 lbs

frequently

2640 lbs

occasionally

41100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33 of the time 0 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33 66 of the time 2.5 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66 of the time 5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near Distance Peripheral)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Must be able to function in large crowds and student assembly situations. Must be able to supervise students indoors and outdoors.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority