Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• High school or general education diploma
• ParaPro Praxis Assessment, or Associate of Arts degree, or 60 college hours (documentation of completion must be provided)

Reports to:
Building principal

Supervises:
Not applicable

Terms of Employment:
The contract length will be 180 days.

Evaluation:
Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the Principal who is assisted by the Assistant Principal in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal:
The Instructional Paraprofessional will endeavor to assist and support teachers and other certified and noncertified personnel in the implementation of instructional programs and services for all students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Reinforces instructional activities with students, as prescribed.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assumes responsibilities for being prepared to perform instructional duties, as prescribed.
• Learns the curriculum content of the class to which they are assigned.
• Assists and implements behavior management and safety procedures consistent with the class, content, and instructor.
• Assists in data collection, when appropriate.
• Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom.
• Assists with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc., when appropriate
• Attends a minimum of thirty (30) hours of professional development training each year.
• Participates in staff and faculty meetings.
• Reports to and completes daily work schedule, as assigned.
• Other duties, as assigned.