Paraprofessional-Instructional

Job Title: Paraprofessional-Instructional Salary Schedule: Board Approved Salary Schedule Department: School Days/Year: 182 Hours/Day: 8 FLSA Status: Non-exempt Supervises: None Reports To: Principal or Assigned Teacher

Job Goal:

To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. (Note: These positions may require re-assignment to various schools throughout the school year as the need arises.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
• To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
• To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
• Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
• Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
• Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for school system with the general public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Perform other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when assigned by the principal.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills
• For Title I or Title I Targeted Assistance Program Schools Only:
• Must hold an Associate's Degree (or)
• Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
• Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Note: This job description is subject to change at any time. While this job description reflects delegation of essential duties and responsibilities, it does not exclude or restrict management's right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.