Slc- Paraprofessional

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional will assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments. The assignment of duties is the responsibility of the principal of the school, consistent with Title I, Special Education, and parish guidelines. The paraprofessional’s schedule MUST be written, definite, and flexible. Aides are to report to work as assigned by the principal. The school day is consistent with that of the teachers, and they take the same breaks. Any scheduled in-service training activities which concern aides are to be considered a part of the work day. Aides are to work with assigned teachers according to their plans and under the direct supervision of the teacher(s).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate degree; OR At least 48 college credit hours; OR Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

Responsibilities

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.
Assist with classroom instructions such as: Helping children who have been absent, Supervising individualized programs, Dictating directions such as spelling.
Work on a one to one basis with children.
Work with groups of children.
Assist teachers with responsibilities as they work with activities.
Check objective tests.
Study and become familiar with all materials to be used in activities to insure their effective use.
Learn use and care of audio-visual equipment and materials.
Reproduce materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors for the use of activities.
Organize and file all pertinent materials according to skills.
Assist with routine classroom behavior but are not to be responsible for discipline of students.
Supervise children outside the classroom under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member (e.g., hall, breakfast, bus).
Understand the principles of child growth and development.
Perform any other duties assigned by evaluator.