Special Education Paraprofessional - Mabelvale Middle

JOB GOAL:

To aid and support all students that need the TABE test, Progress test, Official Ready test, and the Official GED test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten (10) months (200days) contract, Pay 802 Grade 02, plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Salary Range is based on an eight-hour workday.

Reports to: Building Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma with at least 60 college hours or Associate Degree or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam or at least 5 years of experience with GED testing. The successful candidate must pass the GED Examiner's Test.
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Computer skills are required.
• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.
• Commitment to the importance of confidentiality of records.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Administers placement test, progress test, Official Ready test, and Official GED test.
• Maintains such student records as shall be required.
• Keeps testing office neat, quiet, and orderly.
• Shifts to new tasks when priorities change.
• Assists individuals in need of special attention.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• Assists in data collection.
• Assists students with the process of setting up their GED testing accounts and scheduling the GED Ready test.
• Assists students with better clarifying communication in obtaining their GED credential, applying for accommodations, and obtaining testing vouchers.
• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and downstairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.