ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 7320
JOB DESCRIPTION: Paraeducator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Meets No Child Left Behind (NCLB) criteria of
completion of 48 hours of credit at an institution of
higher learning or meets a testing qualification.
- General clerical ability including word processing.
REPORTS TO: Classroom teacher and Principal
JOB GOALS: To provide high quality support for the classroom teacher(s); and to
support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend work daily, be in prompt attendance and remain on duty as specified by the Superintendent of the Superintendent’s designee.
- Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforces and implements instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
- Participates as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
- Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher; administers and scores a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
- Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
- Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
- Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
- Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operates audio-visual equipment, operates educational training equipment and distributes and collects paper and supplies.
- Assists in overseeing students while in labs; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
- Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Contacts parents of students who are absent; makes home visits as necessary.
- Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.