26-27 Substitute Paraprofessional

Othello School District 147 · Othello, United States

Job Title

Assist teacher in providing small group and individual instruction.

Assist teaching personnel in all areas of their work.

Correct daily work assignments of students in all areas.

Operate various pieces of equipment, i.e., copy machines, video equipment, typewriters, computers, recorders, etc.

Assist individual students in teacher-monitored classrooms.

Assist teacher in monitoring individual student objectives.

Provide for student's safety.

Assist student with the development of self-help skills, vocal skills and fine and gross motor skills.

Provide activities and instruction for students as planned by the teacher.

Assist with maintaining discipline.

Assist students in other classes as necessary.

Implement behavioral intervention strategies.

Other duties as assigned by building principal.

Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.

Ability to focus (adjust the eye to bring and object into sharp focus), clear vision at 20 inches or less, and clear vision at 20 feet or more.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or GED.

AA degree, or 48 semester credits or 72-quarter credits from an institution of higher education (level 100 class or higher), or having successfully passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Dependable, trustworthy, experience working with children and adults, good time manager, initiative.