REPORTS TO:                               Teacher/Principal

CLASSIFICATION:                         Classified

FLSA STATUS:                              Non-Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:              Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:                              Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified staff.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; and provides routine support.  Performs all duties under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. A paraprofessional provides non-instructional services to students necessary for the student to access the district’s facilities and programs.  These services may include willing to ride the bus and assist with transportation needs, ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.  The job description will serve as a guideline for the summative evaluation report.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ATTENDANCE

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

NOTE:  Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

1. An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. Substitute certification, or willingness to obtain one with the district's assistance.
3. Additional qualifications or alternatives as deemed appropriate or acceptable by the Board.