EC Paraprofessional

An employee with this job description provides support to a specific assigned student during

the instructional day. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the student and teacher

in the teaching-learning process for the assigned student. Problems are solved through the

exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Serves a helper to accommodate the comfort/needs of the assigned student. This

may include feeding, toileting, lifting, etc.

• Works in collaboration with the student's teachers to provide an effective classroom

learning environment for the student

• Provides individualized instruction/directions to the students
• Demonstrates various instructional activities to assist the student's comprehension

and ability to access the curriculum

• Keeps student on task
• Praises and reinforces achievement of the student
• Assists in data collection and reports student progress to teacher
• Assists with management of student behavior
• Monitor buses for students in need of Specialized Transportation as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of students needs at different ages, educational and

developmental levels

• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes, and techniques
• Willingness to become familiar with Pamlico County School Districts educational

policies and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules

• Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others
• Maintain confidential student information
• Participates in staff development opportunities by the district.
• Participates in CPI certification yearly.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Position will require the ability to

communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing and the use of hands for simple

grasping and fine manipulations. Work will entail bending, squatting, crawling, climbing,

reaching and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.