DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL / TEACHING ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School diploma
· Associate Degree or 60 College credit hours of college credit or pass ETS ParaPro Assessment or ACT Work Keys
· Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
· Such alternatives as to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Teacher
SUPERVISES: N/A
FUNCTION: To provide a well-organized, smooth functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:
· Assists other personnel for the purpose of contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the school and classroom
· Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, facilitating activities, motor perception programs, colors, number chards, checks homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential
· Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
· Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study
· Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio-visual equipment, etc) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information
· Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, field trips, in-house suspension/recovery room etc) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
· Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, attendance, phone calls, etc) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials
· Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development
· Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185 days
LAST UPDATE: 03/01/2012
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.