Primary Purpose

• Assist and support the efficient operation of the Living Materials Center (LMC) in maintaining a safe, clean and efficiently running program. 

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide I certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Efficient computer skills
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work with different types of animals

Experience

• Some verifiable clerical and public relations experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises, involving animal management.
2. Reinforce appropriate behavior and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management.
3. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of animals and/or individual students.
4. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
5. Provide clerical support to the LMC.
6. Type reports, letters, forms; copy and distribute LMC communications.
7. Sort and distribute mail.
8. Attend and implement district training and requirements.
9. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
10. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
11. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
12. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
13. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
14. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
15. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
16. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
17. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
18. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
19. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
20. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
21. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting and working at computer
• Repetitive hand motions
• The dangers of working with many different types of animals 

Days in Contract:  220

Pay Grade:  Para 2