PARAPROFESSIONAL

Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent: A minimum of 60 hours of college credit.
- Possess a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students and the public
- The ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds is an essential job requirement
- Capable of physical exertion to manually lift, push, pull, bend and carry
- Must submit and pass background check

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Displays an understanding of district curriculum
- Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
- Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
- Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities
- Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment
- Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities,



needs and interests of the students
- Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials
- Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
- Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
- Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
- Assists students with evaluating their own performance
- Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
- Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives
- Reproduces materials for learning activities
- Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
- Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
- Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
- Enforces behavioral expectations and demonstrates effective techniques as directed by t

📌 Paraprofessional 26-27 (Stella)
🏢 East Newton R-6 School District
📍 Stella