Paraprofessional @ Marks Elementary

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District • Dos Palos, CA

357d

About The Position

Under the supervision and general direction of certificated personnel assigned by the site administrator, the Paraprofessional assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. This role includes tutoring students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up on instructional activities, as well as performing other duties directly related to this job description. The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this role.

Requirements

• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Skill in helping students develop understanding and ability in reading, math, and language comprehension.
• Ability to assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.
• Skill in demonstrating an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to maintain a variety of records and reports, score tests and complete and record grades.
• Ability to maintain a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment.
• Skill and ability in working with diverse school population, and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/guardians, community members and outside agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists students through practice and study activities following the presentation of learning concepts by instructional personnel.
• Reads to students, explains words and meanings, rephrases materials and provides appropriate learning examples.
• Assists in checking/validating student's work in progress and provides assistance/clarification for successful completion of assignments.
• Prepares materials for lessons.
• Reviews and corrects children's work.
• Assists students in the development of communication skills and serves as an appropriate language model.
• Helps instructional personnel in general behavioral shaping and reinforcement strategies as directed.
• Provides necessary assistance with routine classroom procedures and supervises students during recess and lunch periods.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees