What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at TARKINGTON ISD?
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Instructional Support
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
- Assume bus driving duties as assigned.
- Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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