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    This job description is for a para-professional or teaching assistant. The para-professional reports to a teacher and assists with monitoring students and facilitating their learning progress. Duties include assisting teachers with instruction, grading tests, motivating students, and maintaining discipline. Qualifications include a minimum education level, experience working with children, the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

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    This job description is for a para-professional or teaching assistant. The para-professional reports to a teacher and assists with monitoring students and facilitating their learning progress. Duties include assisting teachers with instruction, grading tests, motivating students, and maintaining discipline. Qualifications include a minimum education level, experience working with children, the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

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    Paraprofessional Job Description

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    This job description is for a para-professional or teaching assistant. The para-professional reports to a teacher and assists with monitoring students and facilitating their learning progress. Duties include assisting teachers with instruction, grading tests, motivating students, and maintaining discipline. Qualifications include a minimum education level, experience working with children, the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

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    Job Description

    Job Description: Para-Professional


    Reports to: Teacher
    FLSA: Non-exempt

    Primary Purpose:

    To assist the teacher with monitoring of the learning center and


    facilitating students’ learning progress

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification
    A minimum of passing the THEA required for Highly Qualified
    status. Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college
    preferred. Six months to one year related experience or training
    very helpful. Teacher’s Certificate recommended but not required.

    Special Knowledge/Skills:
    • Ability to work with children, love for children and learning
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

    Experience:
    Experience working with children preferred

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    Instructional Support

    1. Assist teacher in all areas of work.

    2. Assist students with academics.

    3. Distribute lesson paks or assign computer lessons to


    students.

    4. Grade student tests.

    5. Enter scores on Student Progress Records.

    6. Prepare congratulations slips for passed tests.

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    7. Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being
    completed.

    8. Motivate students for maximum learning.

    9. Assist in maintaining discipline in classroom.

    10. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational


    conferences, and teacher training workshops.

    11. Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build


    students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.

    12. Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order


    to build character.

    13. Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students’


    learning experience.

    Other Requirements:

    14. Read and comply with: Eagle Academies Procedures Manual,


    Employee Handbook, Student Handbook, and Student Code of
    Conduct.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None

    Equipment Used:

    Computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment

    Working Conditions:

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


    Maintain emotional control under stress
    Frequent standing, stooping, bending

    The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and


    responsibilities assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all
    the responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned or required.

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