CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children

• Provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision

• Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District

• Provide instruction, tutoring and appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students' progress and achievement

• Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis

• Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel

• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and

  activities

• Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction

• Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team

• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the District and of State and federal

  regulatory agency where appropriate

• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested

  persons in the community

• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques

• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served

• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar,

  spelling, language and reading

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi- cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Monitor and evaluate student progress

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Maintain routine records

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and

  restrictions

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Plan and organize work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred