at Unified School District 234 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Classroom Paraprofessional assists the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

UNIVERSAL USD 234 CLASSIFIED STANDARDS:

· Support the philosophy and mission of USD 234 and the value of education.

· Comply with the privacy rights of students.

· Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.

· Communicates pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.

· Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.

· Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.

· Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.

· React to change positively and productively.

· Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

· Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist in supervision of students both within and outside the classroom.

· Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.

· Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.

· Assist students with class assignments individually and in small groups.

· Tutor students as directed individually and in small groups.

· Assist teacher with small group instruction.

· Assist in monitoring student progress.

· Grade papers and assist teacher with record keeping.

· Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.

· Assist teacher in the maintenance and inventory of supplies and materials.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

· Level 3 – Medium Work

o Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

· Frequent sitting and/or standing.

· Occasional crawling, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching and stairs.

· Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

· Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.

· Requires lifting, moving, carrying, pulling or pushing heavy objects or materials.