26-27 Academic Paraprofessional - Amanda Moore

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Contributes toward a positive, professional working and learning environment; Assists in collecting and compiling student scores and records; Assists in planning lessons and activities for smaller groups or individuals under the direction of the teacher; Tutors and assists students individually or in small groups in order to help them master reading and math assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers; Discussing assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instruction efforts; Observing students' performance and recording relevant data to assess progress; Assisting teachers in administration of reading progress; Being flexible and performing other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor; Contribute to maintaining a safe, risk-free working and learning environment; Making the wellbeing of students the fundamental value in all decision making; Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships; Being alert to and reporting the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation; Performing all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors; Responding to all internal and external customers, in a prompt, friendly efficient and patient manner; Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans; Keep in confidence student records and information as required under FERPA; Adheres to district and school rules and procedures; Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism; Mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect; Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position; Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The contract, wages and other employment conditions will be mutually agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Romeo Assistants Support Personnel Association. The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; modified work schedules; providing an interpreter; or making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is often required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings and to training may be required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this position.