ES Instructional Paraprofessional

8 Hours/Week (Tuesday/Thursday afternoons)

Summary

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills with individuals, small groups, and large groups of . Preparing classroom materials, administering assessments, grading assignments, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and documenting student achievement. Monitor and supervise students in various school locations and during school activities. Supervise student behavior, ensure student safety, and implement discipline and emergency procedures as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.

Description of Job Tasks

• Assist the classroom teacher by supporting the implementation of instruction and reinforcing learning skills with individual students, small groups, and whole-class settings.
• Implement and reinforce the teacher's instructional plan to promote student learning and achievement.
• Assist the classroom teacher with clerical and organizational tasks, including grading assignments, making copies, laminating, completing paperwork, assembling bulletin boards and instructional materials, organizing supplies and activity centers, and maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with administering assessments, grading assignments, recording attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining student files, and documenting student achievement.
• Monitor students in classrooms, common areas, and during non-instructional times, including breaks, lunch, recess, time-outs, field trips, and arrival/dismissal periods.
• Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
• Attend work and arrive on time.
• Assist the teacher and/or administration with special projects as assigned.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings, professional development, and/or school functions.
• Proctor state tests for students in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.