MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE: Paraprofessional I REPORTS TO: An Assigned Supervisor

(*NCLB Compliant)

DEPARTMENT: School Site CLASSIFICATION: Classified

WORK YEAR: 9-1/2 Months SALARY: RANGE 9 (*10)

BASIC FUNCTION:
Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students at an assigned school site; prepare instructional materials and performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Tutors individuals or small groups of students; reinforces instruction as directed by the teacher. E

Prepares materials for classroom use for students; corrects and records grades and keeps simple records. E

Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior. E

Assists in supervising students in the classroom, on the playground or on field trips. E

Performs a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials; scoring papers, recording grades, taking role and maintaining records and files. E

Provides support to teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies. E

Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; provides emotional and friendly support and general guidance. E

Participates in meetings and in-service training programs. E

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. In addition, the individual must also meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section
1119(c) and (d), which requires that local education agencies (LEAs) receiving Title I funds ensure that Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support and who were hired after January 8, 2002, shall have:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent; and
2. Completed two years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher education; or
3. Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
4. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Most, if not all, positions in this class receive supervision and training from classroom teachers with assignments to teachers by the Principal or District. Certain district program assignments may have special in-service meetings.
Individual assignments vary depending upon project goals, grade levels and teacher methods; AND the capabilities, emotional needs and general backgrounds of the children/students involved. The differences in these assignments are evaluated as being within the reasonable/normal range of this class responsibility.

Clerical duties are a required skill. Typing, while generally involved in some/most positions is not a major responsibility of this class and need not be tested for. This class applies to specially funded programs.

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school. Ability to pass the District Proficiency Examination at the level appropriate to the job classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Correct usage of English, reading, grammar, composition and vocabulary.
Arithmetic, mathematics and related calculations.
Overseeing and managing students/children.
Methods used in motivating and interesting students/children.
Methods for effective cooperation with teachers, staff and adults.
Care and handling of children.
Tutoring of students/children of various age groups.
Helpful methods for providing a proper learning environment.
Planning and working with a variety of instructional programs.
Principles of coordination and training.
Organizing students/children into working and learning groups.
Record-keeping techniques and filing.
General goals and purposes of public schools.

ABILITY TO;
Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Assist in planning programs and activities.
Communicate effectively with students and where necessary, parents.
Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
Project a mature, constructive, stable and healthy attitude with children/students in a learning environment.
Have an interest in students/children.
Demonstrate good health.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Operate instructional and office equipment.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

School classroom and playground environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The physical demands described here 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.

Standing for extended periods of time; walking long distances; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

LICENSE:

Possess and maintain a valid First Aid or CPR Certificated - (DESIRED).

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional related duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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11/97
11/99
09/04

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.85 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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