Paraprofessional Aide

Under the general direction of the site Principal or Designee the Paraprofessional Aide provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with instructional support which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Adapts classroom activities assignments and preparation of materials (e.g. makes copies cuts materials prepares homework folders) under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Assists students individually or in small groups withlessonassignments ( stories listens to students read provides writing assistance reinforces Englishlessonsprovidesspellingpracticefacilitatesactivities andcomputerlearningprograms)topracticeand/orreinforcelearningconcepts andtoassiststudentsinreachingacademicgoalsandgradelevelstandards.
• Attendsmeetingsandin-servicepresentationstoacquire and/or conveyinformationrelative tojobfunctions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff concerns regarding observed academic needs.
• Implementsunderthesupervisionofassignedteacherinstructionalprograms and lesson plans to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintainsclassroomequipmentworkareaandmanualfilesand records to ensure availability of items provide written reference and to provide a safe learning environmentand/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors and redirects behaviors ofindividualand/or groups of studentsina variety of settings (e.g. classroomplaygroundfieldtripslibrarylunchroombusloading/unloading)toprovideasafeandpositivelearningenvironment.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel and encourages compliance for participation oftheimplementationofcurriculumandteachingmethodologies; assists with student testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Principles of child development instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Techniques used in directing disciplining and motivating students
• Basic recordkeeping techniques
• Classroom management techniques and playground rules
• Safety practices and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform basic clerical functions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Operate standard office equipment
• Use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling

• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy with students administration and staff

• Actively move around play field playground or campus for extended periods
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students

• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff

• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the public

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher or the passage of a local assessment test.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (01) year of experience working with children in an organized educational setting childcare setting or community youth organization.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• None required

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam B through Districts provider

*Materials Required:*
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND
3. Copy of officialcollege transcript indicating the completion of forty-eight (48) units from a nationally accredited college or university orA.Adegree or higher ORpassage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test