Para-Educator, ESL
Para-Educator, ESL
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping instructional assistance; classroom safety security and organization; and interaction and communication with students staff and administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:
- Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment;
- Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction projects and activities;
- After initial instruction by teacher provides one-on-one and group instruction;
- Monitors students during bathroom breaks lunch time recess and field trips;
- Assists students with self-help gross motor and social skills in all classroom settings;
- Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off;
- Communicates rules expectations and consequences to the students;
- Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher;
- Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher;
- Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction;
- Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records daily charts of student progress lunch count emergency information student files/records and other various related forms;
- Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed;
- Deliver evidence-based ELA instruction with fidelity;
- Maintains awareness of fire dress procedures earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans;
- Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested;
- Models appropriate behavior for students; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High school diploma or general education development diploma (GED);
- Associates (or higher) Degree;
- Evidence of successful completion of Para-Professional Assessment which accesses content knowledge in mathematics reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics;
- Or equivalent training education and/or experience.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and understand instructions teaching materials and/or guides.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with diverse populations.
- Ability to successfully supervise students.
- Ability to follow instructions with a minimum of direction.
- Ability to follow and give clear directions.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to carry out behavior management plans and conduct academic progress monitoring and testing.
- Ability to adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and work with interruptions;
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Ability to perform general clerical duties including record keeping and filing.
- Ability to accept understand and relate to students who have behavioral emotional learning or physical disabilities.
- Ability to assist students in the use of computers in the classroom.
- Ability to use standard office and classroom equipment.
- Ability to physically perform duties specific to the job assignment with or without accommodations.
- Willingness to be trained and updated in first aid and CPR safety/security and behavior management procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is typically performed at the school level and/or and throughout the division. Frequent walking standing stooping lifting up to approximately 40 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment exposes the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members administrators and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all CCPS employees. To ensure adequate staffing positive employee morale and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
EVALUATION:
The supervisor will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
