Paraprofessional – General Classroom

The job of “Paraprofessional – General Classroom” is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere and reinforcing learning procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, record, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.

Other Job Functions:

Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completing of their work activities.

Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements – Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children.

Skills, Knowledge and / or Abilities Required:

Skills to apply assessment instruments, curriculum and relevant policies and practice, use English in both written and verbal form, intervene in crisis situations, maintain records, operative standard office equipment, apply problem solving techniques, apply software application appropriate to assignment.

Knowledge of math at a level to perform algebra and / or geometry; or language at a level to read safety rules, instructions, procedures, etc. and / or writes reports and / or speaks before audience: to reason at a level to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to solve practical problems and / or interpret a variety of furnished instructions.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, to influence people in their opinions, attitudes and judgments, deal with people beyond receiving work and instruction, make judgment and decisions, perform a variety of duties involving frequent changes of tasks, aptitudes, techniques, procedures, etc., work under specific instructions with little room for independent action. Significant physical abilities include lifting/crouching, reaching/handling fingering, talking/hearing conversation, and near/far visual acuity.

Education Required: High School diploma; complete two years of higher education, OR obtain an Associate’s or higher degree, OR¬. Pass a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.



License, Certifications, Bonding, and /or Testing Required:
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. Valid driver’s license

Supervision: Site Principal

Evaluation: Annually, in accordance with Administrative Regulations























SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional – General Classroom

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key:
NP = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist
S = Seldom – Under 5% of Time
O = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time
F =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time

1. STRENGTH
A. Standing 40%
Walking 40%
Sitting 20%

B. Lifting 0 100 lbs.
Carrying 0 25 lbs.
Pushing 0 80 lbs.
Pulling 0 80 lbs.

2.CLIMBING 0
BALANCING S

3.STOOPING F
KNEELING F
CROUCHING F
CRAWLING S

4READING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING C
FEELING S

5.TALKING:
Ordinary C
Other C
HEARING
Conversations C
Other Sounds C

6.SEEING
Acuity, Near C
Acuity, Far C
Depth perception C
Accommodation C
Color Vision C
Field of Vision C

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: medium Work 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis).

8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling are driving, inspecting, talking/hearing are training, conversations (sometimes over student noise), engine, emergency equipment, and visual acuity/depth perception/accommodations /field of vision are driving, observing students.


SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional – General Classroom

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental conditions must be definition be specific and related to the job.

Rating Symbol Key:
NP = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist
S = Seldom – Under 5% of Time
O = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time
F =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time
1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 90% Outside 10%

2. EXTREME COLD S

3. EXTREME HEAT S

4. WET/HUMID S

5. NOISE (in decibels) 80 decibels
VIBRATION 80 decibels

6. HAZARDS
Mechanical O
Explosives S
Electrical S
Radiant Energy S
Burns S
Other Hazard/s S

7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes S
Mists NP
Odors
Gases NP
Dusts O
Poor Ventilation NP
Other Atmospheric Hazards NP

8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHIN – DEVICES: Latex gloves, regulation shoes
9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 3 4 5 6 7 Number encircled by
parenthesis ( ) indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.
10. SUMMARY ENVIROMENTAL COMMENTS: Exposures are generally limited to school site/office
hazards/conditions such as student disturbances, bites, contagious diseases, paper dust and cuts, staples, and office
machines ( e.g. copies, etc.)