183 day work calendar - 7 hrs/day
Starting: $12.01 hr.

SUMMARY Support the classroom teacher by reinforcing curriculum with individual or small groups of students. Tutor and provide assistance and instruction in the English language. Perform clerical and computer work. Assist in supervising students on playgrounds, in hallways, crossing the street, and on field trips. Assist with maintaining student records, preparing instructional material, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of children, and reporting progress to teachers. Administer tests in reading, writing, math, and comprehension.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. D 25% Conduct small group or individual activities with students to reinforce curriculum.

D 25% Supervise individual student's activities and assignments, tutor and provide assistance and instruction in the English language.

D 6% Perform clerical and computer work.

D 6% Supervise or assist in supervising playgrounds and hallways and ensure safety of children while crossing the street.

W 10% Maintain student records by properly documenting and organizing student files, while respecting confidentiality.

W 10% Assist in preparing instructional material and learning displays, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of children, and reporting progress to Teachers.

M 5% Administer tests in oral, reading, writing, math and comprehension.

A 5% Supervise students as assigned.

A 5% Assist Teachers during field trips by supervising students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.

Ongoing 3% Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's (or higher) Degree OR 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours) OR passed the District-approved assessment to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act required at hire.

EXPERIENCE 0 - 2 years experience. Child development, literacy or English language experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Basic math, writing, communication, and accounting skills. Basic keyboard/computer skills. Knowledge of word processing software. Ability to file and maintain accurate recordkeeping system. Ability to work with children and children with special needs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS None required. CPR and First Aid preferred.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY Monitors and directs students as assigned.

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO ESP POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION
Instructional Support Paraprofessional January 25, 2011 Page 2
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING Work is assigned by Teacher. Supervisor is always involved in decision making.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS Low exposure to self to bruises and cuts due to students on playground.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. Frequently required to analyze, coordinate, instruct, compute, use interpersonal skills, and compile. Occasionally required to compare, copy, synthesize, evaluate, and negotiate.