Paraprofessional - EELC

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. TITLE

• Paraprofessional

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Under the direct supervision of the principal, assist certified professional staff members in the supervision and instruction of students by performing certain duties in the schools

III. REPORTS TO

• Principal/Classroom Teacher

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

• Sixty (60) college credits or Associate's Degree
• Successful experience working with children
• One year of work-related experience preferred
• Good physical health and ability to perform assigned duties
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with small groups or individual students on a tutorial or remedial basis under the supervision of certified staff
• Relieves teachers of duties that do not require professional training, e.g., arranging materials for classes, reading and story-telling, arranging bulletin board displays, operating audio-visual equipment, collecting and preparing instructional materials
• Assists students with toileting or other life skills needs when necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned by principals or classroom teacher
• Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading of students from transportation busses or vans
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

VI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Work year and salary per BOE/ETEA contract