TAG Paraprofessional

Location:

Mountain View Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date:

04/10/2024

Estimated Start Date:

08/13/2024

Assists the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups in order that the students learn effectively.

Note: This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Assists in creating special displays, notices, and brochures for teacher

• Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned

• Assists individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher

• Assists students in finding materials and books in library

• Assists teachers in locating materials for classroom, and assembles materials for teachers’ use as directed

• Assists the student(s) in curriculum tasks

• Assists with records necessary for effective operation of TAG program

• Assists with student files updating information as appropriate

• Attends pre-job training, on-going, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures

• Carries out instructions, programs, and lessons as designated in the lesson plan

• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes

• Conducts library skills sessions for students

• Develops and implements teaching aids

• Maintains and organizes inventory of TAG materials

• Maintains inventory of materials

• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students

• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties

• Proctors test-taking when requested by teacher

• Reports disciplinary student issues

• Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer

• Tutors students in various subject areas

• Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher

• Works with confidential TAG student information

• Works with students in one-to-one situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities 

• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities 

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness 

• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

• Detail-oriented 

• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible 

• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette

• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

• Student-centered and relationship-focused

• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

• Work is generally performed in a classroom setting.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation Range:

$16.77-17.61

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

28

Hours per Day:

7.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

137 Day M-Th

Part-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

corinne.gorsch@asd20.org