Intermediate Special Education Paraprofessional

MADISONVILLE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Madisonville, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Classroom Paraprofessional

CONTRACT: 187-207

REPORTS TO: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned DEPARTMENT OR CAMPUS: Pre-kindergarten through twelve

ROLE AND PURPOSE

The paraprofessional shall work under the supervision of a certified teacher and shall assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Certification/Education Experience At least two years of post secondary education; or a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to demonstrate necessary skills on a formal state or local academic assessment Meet NCLB requirements Texas instructional aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience Experience working with children preferred Some experience in instructional training preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Conduct instructional exercise assigned by the teacher with individual students or small groups.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist the teacher and/or grade level in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training to improve job performance and attend faculty meetings and special events as needed or assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (cont.)

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Duplicate, collate, and bind instructional and testing materials for teachers.
• Laminate instructional materials for assigned grade level or campus.
• Provide clerical assistance to the school office as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.