[Hiring] Paraprofessional (Instructional) @Cocke County School District

Role Description

Supervise students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, freeing certified professional employees from non-professional duties.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly classroom.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and study hall.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance for all students.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Para Pro test or an Associate Degree.
• Prior experience working with students is desirable.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Non-exempt FLSA status.

Company Description

Cocke County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.