Educational Psychologist Para

Description It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Job Title: Educational Psychologist Para

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma                                   
• Associate Degree preferred

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher, and School Psychologist          

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher, and School Psychologist  

JOB GOAL:  Assist the teacher in providing and reinforcing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine Months

EVALUATION:  Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*NOTE:   This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material
• Makes educational games and aids
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Reserves films and other instructional media
• Transfers and positions students with physical disabilities
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):           

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students