About this role
ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 7320 JOB DESCRIPTION: Paraeducator QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Meets No Child Left Behind (NCLB) criteria of completion of 48 hours of credit at an institution of higher learning or meets a testing qualification.
• General clerical ability including word processing.
REPORTS TO: Classroom teacher and Principal JOB GOALS: To provide high quality support for the classroom teacher(s); and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend work daily, be in prompt attendance and remain on duty as specified by the Superintendent of the Superintendent's designee.
• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforces and implements instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
• Participates as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher; administers and scores a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operates audio-visual equipment, operates educational training equipment and distributes and collects paper and supplies.
• Assists in overseeing students while in labs; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contacts parents of students who are absent; makes home visits as necessary.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.