<p>Berkley Public Schools</p> <p>Position Description: Paraprofessional</p> <p>Position Goal: To assist the teacher in providing learning experiences that will</p> <p>increase the opportunities for learning and improve basic skill levels.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or its equivalent, AND </li><li>Associates degree (or higher) OR one of the following: </li><li>Completion of at least two years or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education or, </li><li>Successful completion of formal assessment measuring knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing and mathematics. (Completion of Parapro. &/or other requirements to be deemed highly qualified.) </li></ul> <p>Organizational Relationships:</p> <ul> <li>Reports to principal or designee and cooperates with supervising teacher. </li></ul> <p>Performance Responsibilities:</p> <p>Instructional Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Work with individual/small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher. </li><li>Work with large groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher. </li><li>Implement instructional activities as directed by the classroom teacher. </li><li>Assist teacher with motivating students. </li><li>Demonstrate attentiveness to the needs of individual students. </li><li>Provide feedback to teachers on student progress. </li><li>Assist with checking student work. </li><li>Assist with classroom management </li><li>Assist classroom teacher with planning of instructional activities. </li></ul> <p>Non-Instructional Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist with supervision of students as assigned. </li><li>Assist with clerical assignments and duties. </li><li>Communicate effectively with students and staff. </li><li>Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in his/her role. </li><li>Treat confidential matters appropriately. </li><li>Additional responsibilities as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Evaluation: Will be conducted by the principal (or designee).</p>