Paraprofessional

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks. Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students' intellectual abilities. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior. Prepare instructional materials; reads to students. Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities. Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students. Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students. Provide escort and assistance to children, as necessary. Check students work for compliance with teacher's instructions. Help maintain individual records for each student. Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task