Physical Education Paraprofessional, Grades K-6

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 48 college credits, ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys certificate required.
• Previous experience working in an education setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to relate well to others.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Offers ideas and suggestions to improve the classroom environment where appropriate.
• Assists the teacher in any way that encourages interest, enjoyment, appreciation and curiosity in children.
• Supports and maintains the discipline established by the teacher.
• Assists children in developing responsibility for their own behavior.
• Assists children in developing confidence and competence in all areas of the curriculum.
• Discusses children’s needs and reactions with the teacher and alerts teacher to any specific issues related to an individual student.
• Assists children in the development of speaking, writing and listening skills.
• Assists as directed by the teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an inclusion setting.
• Respects the confidentiality of the teacher, students and parents.
• Maintains a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures and school discipline policy.