Instructional Paraprofessional

Bedford County Public Schools•Bedford, VA

44d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate and demonstrate an aptitude for the work to be performed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

Prepares for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists individual children in need of special attention.
Performs classroom clerical duties.
Grades independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
Assists the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack time, bathroom time, lunchroom, and activity periods.
Sets up audio-visual equipment and other instructional materials.
Assists in reviewing and checking student work.
Assists in drill work.
Assists with reading and storytelling.
Participates in in-service training as needed and offered.
Assists the teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.