Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

 

Paraprofessional (General Education)

 

Reports to: Supervising Teacher or Building Principal

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the Criteria Test
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public
• Working knowledge and competency in reading, math, English, and related academic subjects
• Computer experience

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist the teaching staff in supporting the learning programs for students in their designated educational environment.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reinforce educational concepts to individual students or groups of students using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
• Assists with record keeping, grading, filing, and copying materials as needed.
• Assists in obtaining, organizing and using supplies, books, materials and equipment as assigned.
• Implement various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies.
• Utilize computers, copiers, and other equipment in performance of duties.
• Attend training, in-service, and meeting as deemed appropriate.
• Recognize and follow accepted confidentiality of information regarding students and staff. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

 

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

 

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Classified Student Support Salary Schedule.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Student School Year Calendar+5 days, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor. 

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.