Lunch/Intervention Paraprofessional

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to teaching staff by supporting students. This person's goal is to provide assistance so that students may best benefit from academic instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate from high school or GED, preferably supplemented by some college-level training or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

GENERAL:

Meets established criteria for Highly Qualified status as a paraprofessionalExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work with a variety of students and adults within the school setting.

REPORT TO: Building principal or designee.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the School Psychologist or designee in accordance with provisions of the applicable policies of the Tuscarora School District.

COMPENSATION:

Nine (9) month position, work schedule and other conditions of employment in accordance with current wage guidelines and applicable policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teacher Assistants will provide academic intervention and instructional support as directed by building principal or designee

2. Assistants will follow structured intervention programs or teacher provided plans as assigned to enhance student's academic performance

3. Teaching Assistants may assist in the collection of progress monitoring data as assigned

4. The assistant shall assume any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee

5. Follow district standards of legal and ethical conduct

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands Often sitting at desk or standing

Moderate lifting from 15 to 30 pounds

Some carrying - up to 30 pounds

Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Sensory Abilities Visual acuity to read correspondences, computer screen

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones and interact with students and other staff

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Work Environment Generally, indoors inside school with occasional supervisory duties outdoors

Temperament Ability to work as a member of a team

Must be courteous and able to effectively communicate with people

Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Cognitive Ability Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to complete assigned tasks

Ability to read, write and do computations

Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling

Ability to work independently

Ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

Specific Skills Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to use computer technology efficiently

Must appropriately handle confidential information

License Valid Driver's License

Comments Position holder must have a friendly, helpful, caring personality

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must obtain an Act 34 Criminal History Background Check, Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal Criminal History Record and obtain a physical examination and a valid driver's license. In other respects, the successful candidate must be eligible for employment according to the provisions contained in Section 1209 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended.

The position specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.ESS Education is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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