PARAPROFESSIONALCBT Unique Learners

FLSA:Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements
• Associate degree;
• At least 48 college credit hours; OR
• Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

REPORTS TO:

Principal of School

SUPERVISES:

Students

JOB GOAL:

To assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments

TERM:

Nine (9) months or Ten (10) months

SALARY:

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The assignment of duties of teacher aides is the responsibility of the principal of the school; consistent with Title I Special Education and parish guidelines.

The paraprofessionals schedule MUST be written definite and flexible

1. Aides are to report to work as assigned by the principal
2. The school day is consistent with that of the They take the same breaks as the teachers
3. Any scheduled in-service training activities which concern aides are to be considered a part of the work day
4. Aides are to work with assigned teachers according to their plans and under direct supervision of the teacher(s)
5. Assist with classroom management such as:
   • Reading instructions to pupils
   • Supervising lessons
   • Reading stories
   • Listening to oral reading
   • Checking seat work
   • Relieving teachers for conferences or emergencies
6. Assist with the classroom instructions such as:
   • Helping children who have been absent
   • Supervising individualized programs
   • Dictating directions such as spelling

   Only the teacher diagnoses and prescribes-the aides assist in the treatment prescribed by:

   • Working on a one to one basis with children
   • Working with groups of children
   • Assisting teachers with responsibilities as they work with activities
7. Teachers Aides are to be involved in activities such as:
   • Checking objective tests
   • Studying and becoming familiar with all materials to be used in activities to insure their effective use
   • Learning use and care of audio-visual equipment and materials
   • Reproducing materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors for the use of activities
   • Organizing and filing all pertinent materials according to skills
8. Aides are to assist with routine classroom behavior but are not to be responsible for discipline of students
9. If duties are assigned for the supervision of children outside the classroom these must be under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member. Examples: hall breakfast bus etc.
10. Understands the principles of child growth and development
11. Perform any other duties assigned by evaluator

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority