Instructional Paraprofessional-Boone Park Elementary

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for a

Instructional Paraprofessional

Department: Instructional

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Grade/Level: Elementary

Amount of Travel Required: No travel required

Work Schedule: 185-day contract,

Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day

Positions Supervised: none

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help students master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit drafts to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, 60-hours of college credit, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.

Experience: Preferred but not required

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and other applicable technology

Certificates & Licenses: Minimum as stated in the Education requirements, with a preference of teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

frequently

Walk

frequently)

Sit

frequently

Handling / Fingering

frequently

Reach Outward

frequently

Reach Above Shoulder

occasionally

Climb

occasionally

Crawl

occasionally

Squat or Kneel

occasionally

Bend

occasionally

10 lbs or less

frequently

11-20 lbs

frequently

21-50 lbs

occasionally

51-100 lbs

occasionally

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

frequently

13-25 lbs

frequently

26-40 lbs

occasionally

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Must be able to function in large crowds and student assembly situations. Must be able to supervise students indoors and outdoors.