Paraprofessional

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations;
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods;
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers;
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, playground, and gymnasiums, or on field trips;
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts;
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students;
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed;
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students;
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices;
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage;
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress;
• Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills;
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development;
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems;
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities;
• Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records;
• Assist in bus loading and unloading;
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.

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• High School Diploma with two years of college or Associates Degree;
• Experience in K-12 Education;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test;
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and administrators; and