Paraeducator (Classroom) (Pool of Candidates)REPOST

Job Title: ParaeducatorDescription of basic functions and responsibilities:To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction supervision and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities; to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective leaning environment; and to perform clerical duties as assigned. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. This job class provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the districts educational environment and may be assigned to a classroom(s) learning center testing center computer laboratory science laboratory child-care center and/or other instructional facility. Employees in this job class may work with students. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated : School Site Administrator Major duties and responsibilities:Assists teacher(s) in instructing individuals and/or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic vocational and/or specialized subject areas; tutor students as certified teacher(s) in implementing curriculum for assigned area(s) of in supervising student to maintain effective learning environment noting behavioral problems observed and discipline when necessaryAssists in organizing assigned learning and/or instructional environmental(s) including classroom learning/testing center computer/science laboratory child care center etc.; maintaining bulletin boards issuing and retrieving equipment/materials and maintaining neat and orderly classroom/instructional areasPrepares instructional materials for use in classroom/center activities; types and makes dittos; copies materials; collates staples and hole punches quizzes tests and work sheets; gathers appropriate resource information/materials; and sets up equipment as teacher(s) and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on students progress through observation daily contact and maintaining accurate student recordsParticipates in parent/family meetings as assignedAdministers and scores tests daily assignments homework informational and operational records and files including test/homework scores attendance information meal counts student work folders learning center/computer lab use and records related to books materials equipment and and assists students while using equipment such as computer terminals printers controlled readers industrial education equipment and cassette recorders as inventories orders and maintains instructional supplies and equipment as daily attendance and prepares appropriate attendance forms/ answer keys for worksheets and parent regarding absences meetings appointment scheduling and to verify/obtain information students to and from classroom/learning center on orientation campus tours on field trips etc.; issues student a variety of clerical tasks as assigned including typing filing answering telephone and taking messagesTranslates written/oral information assignments letters and forms for students parents and staff as assignedObtains prepares and sets up food for child care center participants as related duties as requiredEmployment standards Knowledge of proper English usage spelling punctuation and grammarKnowledge of the general needs and behaviors of studentsKnowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situationsAbility to learn methods and procedures to be followed in assigned instructional situationAbility to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent mannerAbility to understand the needs of assigned students and to effectively relate to those needs in a learning situationAbility to learn the requirements of the students in the specific learning program(s) to which assignedAbility to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionAbility to effectively supervise students in a variety of situationsAbility to establish and maintain accurate classroom/center records and filesAbility to communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written formsAbility to operate standard office and instructional equipment as appropriate to area of assignment including typewriter copier scantron computer terminal etcAbility to type accurately at a rate required for successful job performanceAbility to remain calm and patient in stressful situationsAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required dutiesMay requireAbility to speak read and write specified foreign language