POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the certified teacher, to provide supplemental support to students in academic subjects and to maintain accurate and detailed records.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in implementing lesson plans provided by the certified teacher to help the students meet their instructional objectives
• Evaluates student progress by monitoring computer records and charting
• Grade written assignments using teacher editions and answer keys
• Keeps daily records of students’ written work, attendance and behaviors
• Assists teachers with clerical duties as needed
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/ WORK STYLE:

• Ability to relate well to both students and adults
• Ability to understand and provide supplementary help to students in Math, Science, English and Social Studies
• Demonstrate ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment
• Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information
• Completes assigned tasks and projects in a competent and timely fashion
• Conscientiously fulfills responsibilities and follows directives by meeting deadlines
• Communicates effectively with the immediate supervisor and other administrators
• Responds promptly to questions and requests and seeks assistance when appropriate
• Must be a team player and get along well with others
• Develops positive working relationships with school staffs and district office staff
• Must maintain well-groomed appearance
• Demonstrates a personal professional code of ethics
• Must be able to comply with District’s attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• The District reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 60 college credit hours, Associates Degree or a Paraprofessional Certificate
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of computer terminology, hardware and software
• One year related experience or training, preferred
• Previous experience in an educational setting is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

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