JOB PURPOSE:  To enhance and contribute to overall student achievement in the school district

GRADE LEVEL: K-12

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision making skills
• Responsible and punctual
• Good personal health

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District policy and procedures
• Building emergency procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures, and

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Clean and change arrangement of tables and chairs as needed
• Arrange small group activity centers
• Maintain classroom materials

      PREPARATION OF STUDENT MATERIALS FOR INSTRUCTION

• Prepare classroom equipment and supplies (i.e. cut, laminate, and copy)
• Assist with the construction of student generated bulletin boards    
• Research materials for new activities
• Operate computer programs
• Create instructional materials
• Choose new books
• Plan and revise lessons

      ASSIST WITH TRANSITIONS WITHIN THE SCHOOL DAY

• Escort students to and from the classroom

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Identify students’ interests
• Collaborate with teachers 
• Monitor homework and parent communication
• Prepare folders
• Process permission letters
• Assist substitute teacher
• Prepare for substitute assistants

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER

• Implement one-on-one/small group instruction  
• Monitor/administer/score student assessments
• Assist students with identified skills
• Identify students for pre-referral/placement
• Assist teacher in large group activities
• Work with students on computers
• Model Silent Sustained Reading (SSR)
• Track and advise students on incomplete assignments
• Assist students in choosing appropriate ability level books
• Adapt materials to make skill/age appropriate

     MONITOR AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Correct papers and input grades
• File
• Enter and retrieve data
• Assist with program enrollment records

      MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Follow school wide discipline plan
• Document student behavior as appropriate
• Assist school staff with the overall management of the building
• Be consistent fair and positive in all interactions

      PROVIDE STUDENT SUPERVISION IN NON-ACADEMIC AREAS

• Monitor students (lunchroom/playground/bus line/assemblies/other)
• Chaperone fieldtrips

      ASSIST IN THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL NEEDS

• Educate students about personal hygiene
• Make referrals as appropriate (Nurse/counselor/office/outside agencies)

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new or updated job related resources.

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position:

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
• Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned

Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

Physical                                                                                                   Environmental

Requirements    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%          Exposure                   0-10%   10-25%    25-50%    50-75%

Lifting weight    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%          * Machinery

Math Requirement

• Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

Language Requirement

• Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports and correspondence

Reasoning Requirement

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)