VACANCY NOTICE: Teacher Paraprofessional
LOCATION: Parkview Elementary School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting students in areas where they need help with basic skills such as reading, math, spelling and writing having top priority. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit with an ESEA-Qualified Endorsement REQUIRED
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good health, emotionally mature; dependable; ability to control temper and keep calm; sense of humor; interest; imagination; alertness; and adaptability and flexibility.
• Must maintain confidentiality with appropriate parties at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct students by helping them with center work; follow-up work with small groups in basic skills; make-up work when students are absent.
• Assist teachers with activities when it does not conflict with instructional time.
• Assist in the office when it does not conflict with instructional time.
• General supervision of students. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists co-workers as required.
• Performs other tasks as may be required by administration. 
• Work closely with teachers, record grades, collect paperwork and data, make copies, supervise testing and make-up work.
• Assist with supervision of students on the playground or indoor recess.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues.
• Occasional interaction among unruly students.
• Lifting and moving of books, supplies and equipment. 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (* indicates developed after employment)

KNOWLEDGE OF: Board policies and procedures*
ABILITY TO:  Support the academic program, relate to students and teachers.
SKILL IN: Reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and all areas of curriculum. 

• Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

• Internal Candidates:  Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline
• External Candidates:  A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.
• Substitutes and General’s Club Only Employees:  Apply as an external candidate