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Wayne RESA

Para-Professional

Wayne RESA, Detroit, Michigan, us, 48222


CHANDLER PARK ACADEMY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Qualifications

* Paraprofessionals must be considered Highly Qualified by meeting one or more of the criteria listed below:

a. Passed WorkKeys Test

b. Have an Associate's Degree or higher

c. Passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)

* Ability to interface well with students, parents and staff. * Prior experience working in a school setting preferred. * Ability to maintain professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

* The Paraprofessional supports social, behavioral and academic plans designed by core team members in all settings. * The Paraprofessional assists with the mechanics of large group operation by performing such functions as calling roll, collecting assignments, correcting tests, etc. as assigned by the Teacher. * The Paraprofessional supervises small groups of students as the Teacher directs in skill development, testing, assignments, projects, etc.

Specific Duties

* Assist in the reinforcement of classroom instruction by overseeing the exercises which apply to that instruction. * Compile resource materials, as directed, to be used by students. * Assist individual students, as directed, with make-up work following absence. * Operate audio-visual equipment as requested by Teacher. * Notify the Teacher of any unusual situations or potential problems encountered in the course of performing assigned duties. * Maintain confidentiality when dealing with parents of students; refer all inquiries about student progress, behavior, etc. to the Teacher. * Keep a professional attitude when working with students; maintain objectivity by distributing time as equally as possible among individuals within a group. * Maintain professional working relationships with students and staff. * Performs other related duties as assigned by Teacher, Principal or designee.