PAY GRADE : C
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
POSITION OBJECTIVE :
This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities. Duties may include : making materials;
setting up and monitoring student activities; moving and shelving books; stocking and cleaning rooms; and copying materials.
Acts as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
- Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
- Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activate.
- Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
- Attends a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and makes copies.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : (positions in this class typically require) :
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : (positions in this class typically require) :
Licensing Requirements :
- Title Schools : 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test;
- Special Needs : Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
- Applicants recommended for hire will receive instructions on how to obtain a fingerprint clearance card as a condition of employment.
KNOWLEDGE : (position requirements at entry) :
Knowledge of :
- Basic first aid;
- Child care principles;
- Basic English language and grammar;
- Basic mathematical skills.
SKILLS : (position requirements at entry) :
Skill in :
- Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
- Using office equipment;
- Dealing patiently with children;
- Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children;
- Performing routine mathematical calculations;
- Providing customer service;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.
NOTE :
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.