Paraprofessional

Point Quest Group•Elk Grove, CA

48d

About The Position

Under supervision and direction of the classroom teacher(s), to assist in the supervision and intensified learning instruction of students in assigned areas of study and to perform classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Background Check Clearance and TB Clearance.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
Techniques used in behavior modification and motivating students.
English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Routine record keeping.
General purposes and goals of public education.
Specific subject area content as required in job assignment.

Nice To Haves

Complete at least 48 hours of college credits or obtain an Associate's degree (documented by a certified transcript).
Experience working with students with disabilities or in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Works with small groups of students or 1:1 in an instructional capacity.
Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bathrooming, fine motor skills).
Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications.
Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed.
Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct.
Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating.
Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records, provide materials, and prepare reports.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the course of work.
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).