Job Posting for Classroom Paraprofessional at Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska
It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
POSITION STATUS: Part -time (9 months) school year only
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
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day; nine months a year
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy
Essential Duties
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
Work Environment/Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Strength, movement, auditory, taste/smell, and vision demands specific to job.
Manual dexterity to handle computer and phone requirements.
Other Requirements: (Intellectual, Sensory):
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to operate as a team member.
Ability to multitask.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as requested.
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