Paraprofessional

Union Gap School District No 2

Specification for Class of

Paraprofessional

Under the direct supervision of an assigned instructor, the Teaching Paraprofessional will monitor and/or perform duties to assist in individualized or group instruction as well as confer with the teacher regarding individual student progress.

One of the most important duties of all teaching Paraprofessionals is to supervise and monitor the playground and lunchroom.

This entry-level position is distinguished from the certified teaching staff by accreditation requirements and performance of duties not requiring lesson planning, diagnosing, and prescribing or evaluating student progress.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

•  Assist the instructor in classroom and field trip activities such as: Preparation, maintenance and assembly of instructional materials; assist in administrating tests, recording scores; supervise the movement of students within buildings, or on field trips and school grounds.
•  Assist in supervising and maintaining discipline.
•  Maintain files on individual student’s progress as directed.
•  Assist in taking classroom attendance.
•  Support district policy on education and respect the confidentiality of students.
•  Attend approved workshops to enhance abilities to work with students.
•  Meet all timelines for time sheets, travel vouchers and data collection required.
•  Dress in proper taste to be a role model for students.
•  Perform other duties as required by the building principal.

Minimum Qualifications

Paraprofessional must fulfill one of the three following requirements:

1. Complete at least two years of study at an institutional of higher education; or
2. Obtain an associate (or higher) degree; or
3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment (Paraprofessional Test).

Preferred experience with assisting in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, and knowledge of, and the ability to assist with the instruction of reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.

Bilingual preferred, but not required.