NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT   Instructional Paraprofessional

Department:  Instructional Paraprofessional at NLR Academy (3)	Job Status:   Full Time
FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt	Reports To:  Supervising teacher and/or building administrator
Grade/Level:   K-12	Amount of Travel Required:   No travel required
Work Schedule: 185-day contract, Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day	Positions Supervised:  none

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help students master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by a teacher
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, 60-hours of college credit, in addition to successfully passing the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.
 

Experience: preferred but not required
 

Computer Skills:  Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and other applicable technology

 

Certificates & Licenses:  Minimum as stated in the Education requirements, with the preference of teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses

 

Other Requirements:  Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand frequently Walk frequently) Sit frequently   Handling / Fingering frequently Reach Outward frequently Reach Above Shoulder occasionally Climb occasionally Crawl occasionally Squat or Kneel occasionally Bend occasionally	10 lbs or less frequently 11-20 lbs frequently 21-50 lbs occasionally 51-100 lbs occasionally Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
	Push/Pull
	12 lbs or less frequently 13-25 lbs frequently 26-40 lbs occasionally 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

 

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

      Vision  (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

      Sense of Sound  (ability to converse with students and parents)

      Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Must be able to function in large crowds and student assembly situations. Must be able to supervise students indoors and outdoors.