Job Description

Title:   PARA-EDUCATOR - ELEMENTARY

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Supports the instructional program as directed by administrators and/or teachers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.
• Ability to work successfully with administrators, teachers, and school officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision performing a variety of complex and routine tasks.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned duties related to the instructional program(s) and the student learning process.
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Substitutes for the classroom teacher under the direction and guidance of the administrators and/or teachers.
• Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the administrators and/or teachers.
• Performs bus, cafeteria, hall, playground duty or other non-instructional assignments under the direction of the building administrators.
• Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
• Models non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follows established safe work practices.
• Follows established YCSD policies and procedures at all time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work 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. Duties are normally performed in an office environment.

Reports to:

Building Administrators and Teachers

Terms of Employment:

Ten months a year. Salary determined according to the YCSD Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

1/4/2010