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 andactivities
- 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 federalregulatory agency where appropriate
- Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interestedpersons 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 andrestrictions
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Plan and organize work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred