Job Description:PAY GRADE: CFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptPOSITION 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.
