JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for students in an inclusion classroom setting. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must meet minimum requirements for instructional support services personnel with 48 college credits OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional exam with a score of at least 455.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others. 
• Is skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.
• Articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language. 
• Has good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.

• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.

• Assists the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.

• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate. 

• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings. 

• If assigned to special education, the assistant will provide one-to-one assistance enabling students to accomplish goals and objectives included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). 

• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.

• Provides for appropriate medical and hygienic needs of students.  This includes such things as toileting, diapering, toilet training, lifting/positioning, and oral feeding. 

• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Salary: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Assistant II personnel.  This position is a part-time 6.75 hours a day position with half-time benefits.