Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives and to free certified professional employees from nonprofessional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading language arts mathematics computer instruction and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with recordkeeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions ensure a safe and orderly classroom and ensure students are on task.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion learning achievement if IEP objectives etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
Assist guidance pupil services staff or building administration as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools or between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g. Word Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physicaland Mental Demands Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Lincoln County School District No. 1 does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or religion in its programs and activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI Title IX Section 504 and ADA may be referred to Lincoln County School District No. 1 Civil Rights Coordinator PO box 335 Diamondville Wyoming 83095 or the Office for Civil Rights Region VIII U.S. Department of Education Federal Building SuiteSpeer Blvd. Denver Coloradoor TDD.
KJSHS Paraprofessional
