Paraprofessional

PARAPROFESSIONAL
General Description
Provide support services for teachers and administrators by performing instructional and clerical assignments within established procedures and standard practices.
Reports To: Building principal
Work Schedule: 7 hours per day, 10 months (183 days)
Essential Duties:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Provides one-on-one tutoring and small group instructional assistance under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assists in preparing and organizing instructional materials
Provides instructional assistance in the computer lab
Provides instructional assistance in the library media center
Assists in parental involvement activities
Participates in professional development activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possesses some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures
Possesses some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others
Demonstrates ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor
Demonstrates ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing and ability to follow oral and written directions.
Demonstrates ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
Education and Experience:
Required: 2-year degree or 48 hours of completed college coursework at an accredited college or university
Preferred: Prior experience working with groups of children
Physical Requirements:
Demonstrates overall good health
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate and interact with others.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Sussex
County School Board’s policy manual.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No