Sullivan County School District
SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE: Paraprofessional DATE: March 17, 2015
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education APPROVED BY: Board of Education
STATUS:
JOB SUMMARY: Provides support to the teacher(s) in the classroom with instructional and non-instructional activities as assigned by the teacher(s) with the guidance of the building principal(s)/Director of Special Education.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in instructional activities such as distributing materials and equipment, setting up for activities and putting away equipment at the close of activities.
2. Monitor and assist student(s) during instructional activities under the direction of the teacher(s).
3. Provide assistance to student(s) in academic tasks including assistance with materials, note taking, recording assignments, tutoring, computer support, and operation of other mechanical devices necessary for the education of the student(s).
4. Monitor student(s) during non-instructional time such as, but not limited to, study halls, special study halls, assembly programs, lavatories, library study, computer resource room, lunchroom, recess and halls.
5. Consult with teacher, administrators, and other school staff regarding social and emotional concerns and participate as a member of the Student Assistance Program.
6. Assist student(s) in fine motor control tasks, such as, but not limited to, buttoning clothes, securing lunch tray, eating and returning lunch tray to the kitchen.
7. Accompany student(s) on field trips with the classroom teacher(s).
8. Assist student(s) in moving to and from the bus as well as about the building and transporting educational materials from class to class.
9. Monitor same-gender student(s) in the locker room during non-instructional time and during the school day as needed.
10. Assist teacher(s)/athletic director with clerical tasks.
11. Perform diapering and/or personal hygiene needs (Elementary and Middle Schools only).
12. Document student academics and behaviors as directed by district personnel.
13. Perform other duties as directed and/or assigned by the classroom teacher(s) and with the guidance of the building principal(s)/Director of Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree required
Complete 20 approved training hours annually
Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Act 24 of 2011
Submission of the Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training certification form as required under Act 126 of 2012
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to reach above and below the waist
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Some stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting of the body required
Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing no more than 40 lbs.
Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday
SENSORY ABILITIES: Visual acuity
Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical office environment
Subject to inside and outdoor environmental conditions
TEMPERAMENT: Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
Exhibit patience and tact
COGNITIVE ABILITY: Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to cooperate and take direction
Ability to work effectively with student(s)
SPECIFIC SKILLS: Must possess computer skills
Ability to operate various office equipment
Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)
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