Academic Paraprofessional

TITLE: Academic Paraprofessional

NOTE: The position entails working in academic classroom settings.

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY: Director of Academics & Title I Services

GENERAL STATEMENT: This assignment consists of assisting and working in collaboration with academic teachers and the Director of Academics & Title I Services to enhance and support the learning experiences of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree
• Knowledge and experience working with adolescents
• Knowledge of technology-assisted teaching techniques
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn specific educational technology software programs

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES: The Delivery of Instruction

• Work in academic settings (i.e. classrooms, library/media center) to support all students in collaboration with the classroom teacher, special educators and department lead teachers
• Assist individual students in completion of hands-on and written assignments in study halls and self-directed seminars
• Assist in preparing and distributing specialized instructional material
• Assist students in utilizing educational technology
• Ability to multi-task and balance a variety of job responsibilities throughout the workday

Records and Reports

• Prepare paperwork, compile data, and maintain records as necessary
• Maintain files for tests, worksheets and other items

Professional Responsibilities

• Support the philosophy and mission statement of the school
• Participate in professional development activities offered by the district
• Maintain professional dress, punctuality, and attendance
• Establish a professional, courteous working relationship with staff and students
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of fully licensed teachers
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics & Title I Services