- A minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post- secondary institution or career technical facility, an Associate’s Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic instructional methods and practices used in elementary and secondary education.
- Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Knowledge of reading, mathematics, and language arts instructional strategies.
- Knowledge of classroom management techniques and behavior support practices.
- Knowledge of federal Title I program requirements and objectives.
- Skill in providing academic support to individual students and small groups.
- Skill in assisting teachers with lesson preparation and instructional activities.
- Skill in monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records.
- Skill in communicating effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Skill in using computers, educational technology, and office software applications.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic needs.
- Ability to follow teacher directions and implement instructional plans consistently.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Ability to reinforce academic concepts and provide individualized support.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Reliable transportation necessary.
- Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
