Paraprofessional

KINGSBURG ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT PARAPROFESSIONAL Primary Function: Assists in the instruction and supervision of students in the classroom and on the playground, and assists teachers in the routine clerical and management duties and performs such other duties as are consistent with special state and federal programs and the Governing Board. Directly Responsible: Site Principal and classroom teacher. Assigned Responsibilities:
• Provides direct services to participating students or provides services for teachers in order to allow teachers time to provide additional assistance to participants.
• Prepare materials.
• Listen to and drill individual or small groups of students in reading, language, mathematics and other subjects according to instructions and guidance from a teacher.
• Perform routine paperwork such as record keeping, correcting and filing papers.
• Set up and arrange supplies and equipment in the classroom for student use.
• Prepare labels, charts, bulletin boards as instructed.
• Operate office equipment (i.e. keyboarding, office machines, audio-visual equipment).
• Observe student activity on the playground or in the cafeteria and maintain order. Minimum Qualifications:
• High School graduation or equivalent.
• All new applicants must have an AA degree or two (2) years of college (48 units) prior to being hired and/or passed the Federally Approved Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• All current employees must have obtained an AA degree or two (2) years of college (48 units) by December 31, 2005, and/or passed the Federally Approved Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Ability to work independently, to follow directions, to follow through on duties and responsibilities and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the Spanish language preferred.
• Relate positively to students.
• Possess a philosophy and educational standards of excellence consistent with those of the district and community.
• Exemplify those personality characteristics, appearance and grooming habits, consistent with the district's standards for setting a desirable example for pupils.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Revised and Approved by Board Action: 2/17/04 Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications