About this role
CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required) BASIC FUNCTION: Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children
• Provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision
• Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District
• Provide instruction, tutoring and appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students' progress and achievement
• Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis
• Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel
• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities
• Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction
• Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the District and of State and federal regulatory agency where appropriate
• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the community
• Perform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served
• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Basic record-keeping techniques
ABILITY TO:
• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi- cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
• Monitor and evaluate student progress
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain routine records
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Plan and organize work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred