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JOB TITLE

Classroom Paraprofessional - Woodland Park Elementary

BASE REQUIREMENTS

: High school graduate Some college preferred Successful completion of district background check Ability to work effectively with children Effective communicator (both orally and in writing) Good interpersonal skills Good time management / organizational skills

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM

Building Principal / Assistant Principals

EVALUATION

Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

6 hours/day; nine months a year

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Note:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment. Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries Performs supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional materials Prepares bulletin boards, graphs and charts Assembles materials as directed Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests as directed Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room Reads to students, listens to students read Helps students with make-up work Assists in individual or group activities: games, flash cards, etc. Practices skill drills to reinforce concepts and learning targets Alerts teacher to needs of students Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment Assists with field trips Makes educational games and aids Assists when emergencies arise Performs any other delegated non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or administrator Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations Assists in supporting an orderly and productive learning environment Follows and supports district protocols and procedures Other duties as assigned