48 hours of college credit with grade point average of 2.0 and hours must include 3 hours of English Composition, 6 hours of English/Reading, 6 hours of Math; OR an associate or higher post-secondary degree; OR a passing score (450) on the ParaPro Exam; must be at least twenty (20) years of age

• Perform all tasks assigned in order to allow the teacher to teach, including, but not limited to: preparation of class work, preparation of displays, grading student work, assistance in student instruction, and assistance in watching and caring for students in all school settings.
• Work in an assigned school/class each year. School/class assignments may vary from year to year or during the school year, depending on student needs.
• Assist in maintaining a neat classroom conducive to learning.
• Ensure the student’s academic and behavioral needs are being met.
• Displays a positive attitude for working with all children.
• Understands the policies of the school to which he/she is assigned.
• Works under the direction of the foundation teacher.
• Works individually or in small groups with students to provide tutorial assistance on an “as needed basis”.
• Accepts constructive criticism and as a result makes an effort to improve.
• Is loyal to the school, principal, and teacher.
• Discusses problems with the teacher first.

• Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the school’s mission.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
• Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

May include walking and standing to a significant degree, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, bending, balancing, crouching, reaching, grasping, lifting, head and neck movement, and movement across midline. The paraprofessional must possess motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, alertness, precision, speaking ability, auditory discrimination, and tactile discrimination. Paraprofessional must have accurate hearing and visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.