Paraprofessional- Categorical, Reagan Elementary School

About the Employer

Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District (KECSD) has earned a reputation for academic excellence. We are committed to all students in our District receiving an engaging, innovative, and academically challenging instructional program. Our staff is dedicated to meeting each child's academic, social and emotional needs. Our School Board and District Leadership Team are committed to providing each school with the necessary resources to ensure success. We are thankful to our parents and community members who give to our schools generously in terms of their time, talent, and resources. If you would like to become part of the KECSD family, please see our various employment opportunities below.

Please feel free to contact our District Office if you have any questions or cannot find the information you are looking for at (559) 897-2331.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

KINGSBURG ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Primary Function :

Assists in the instruction and supervision of students in the classroom and on the playground, and assists teachers in the routine clerical and management duties and performs such other duties as are consistent with special state and federal programs and the Governing Board.

Directly Responsible :

Site Principal and classroom teacher.

Assigned Responsibilities :

Provides direct services to participating students or provides services for teachers in order to allow teachers time to provide additional assistance to participants.

Prepare materials.

Listen to and drill individual or small groups of students in reading, language, mathematics and other subjects according to instructions and guidance from a teacher.

Perform routine paperwork such as record keeping, correcting and filing papers.

Set up and arrange supplies and equipment in the classroom for student use.

Prepare labels, charts, bulletin boards as instructed.

Operate office equipment (i.e. keyboarding, office machines, audio-visual equipment).

Observe student activity on the playground or in the cafeteria and maintain order.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School graduation or equivalent.

All new applicants must have an AA degree or two (2) years of college (48 units) prior to being hired and / or passed the Federally Approved Paraprofessional Assessment Test.

All current employees must have obtained an AA degree or two (2) years of college (48 units) by December 31, 2005, and / or passed the Federally Approved Paraprofessional Assessment Test.

Ability to work independently, to follow directions, to follow through on duties and responsibilities and to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language.

Ability to read, write and communicate in the Spanish language preferred.

Relate positively to students.

Possess a philosophy and educational standards of excellence consistent with those of the district and community.

Exemplify those personality characteristics, appearance and grooming habits, consistent with the district's standards for setting a desirable example for pupils.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Revised and Approved by Board Action : 2 / 17 / 04

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