Paraprofessional-Office (TES)

TITLE:

Paraprofessional - Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and business equipment
• Must hold at least associate's degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Computer experience required
• Working knowledge of e-mail processes required
• Effective telephone skills required
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for the assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPERVISES:

This position does not supervise other employees.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and punctual attendance required.
• Provide clerical support in a multi-task work environment requiring the ability to prioritize tasks carefully for the accomplishment of goals.
• Substitute for and assist support co-workers as assigned to complete required tasks.
• Supervise the activities of parent volunteers, student office aides and certain support personnel as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between parents, students, teachers, and support groups as assigned.
• Assist with the dispensing of medication and the handling of emergencies as assigned to provide for the health and safety of students.
• Order and maintain supplies, submit requests for school equipment maintenance, and maintain office equipment as directed, under the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Place and receive telephone calls, record messages, and distribute mail in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner as directed.
• Welcome visitors, arrange for their comfort, and maintain a log of visitors for the school as assigned.
• Maintain such student records as may be required. Assist with student attendance, student schedules, student grades and student reporting as directed.
• Assist with calling absentees, checking students in and out, and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log, provide the necessary records for substitute teachers, and secure substitutes for teachers as directed.
• Perform the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly run office.
• Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as needed and put it into usable form.
• Maintain a regular filing system, as well, as a set of locked files, and process-incoming correspondence as instructed.
• Type all correspondence, reports, forms, and other material as directed.
• Prepare and dispense information, forms, letters, and other material including information to be sent to parents.
• Assist with projects including fund raising as assigned.
• Follow Board and local school policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper and professional relationships with students and other employees.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school related business.
• Possess physical and emotional ability and dexterity as needed to perform assigned tasks in a fast-paced, high intensive work environment.
• Demonstrates a cooperative, positive spirit.
• Perform other job related duties during the school day as assigned by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Ten-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is a non-exempt position.