Cocke County School District

Role Description Supervise students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, freeing certified professional employees from non-professional duties. - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments. - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly classroom. - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and study hall. - Accompanies students on field trips for supervision. - Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed. - Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective parent involvement in student education. - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement of IEP objectives. - Participates in IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. - Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance for all students. Qualifications - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance. - High School diploma or equivalent. - Successful completion of Para Pro test or an Associate Degree. - Prior experience working with students is desirable. Requirements - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed. - Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees. - Ability to establish a supportive relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Benefits - Non-exempt FLSA status. Company Description Cocke County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.