ST. JAMES R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT 

JOB TITLE: Alternative School Paraprofessional 

REPORTS TO:  CLASSROOM TEACHER, DIRECTOR OF ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, AND BUILDING PRINCIPALS 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.  Sixty college hours or has passed Paraprofessional Assessment (required for Schoolwide Title 1 buildings only).  A strong foundation in high school level mathematics is desired.  

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. Perform clerical duties such as preparing daily assignment sheets, tests, filing, typing, copying and grading student work.
2. Build positive professional relationships with students and staff.
3. Assist in small group or individual instruction.
4. Assist the teacher by monitoring student behavior and on-task time.
5. Participate in professional development activities as necessary to meet district and state requirements for in-service.
6. Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations.
7. Interacts with students/staff and promotes the school district in a positive manner.
8. Serve as a liaison between the alternative school and parents.
9. Any other duties as assigned by the special education teacher with the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment is on an annual basis.  This is an at-will position. The Superintendent of Schools makes employment recommendations in April of each year for the next fiscal year.  The final decision is made by the Board of Education.  Salary is based on the Classified Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

An annual evaluation is conducted by the alternative school director each year using the evaluation method adopted by the Board of Education.