Paraprofessional, Fine and Applied Arts

Paraprofessional, Fine & Applied Arts

Purpose Statement

The job of the Paraeducator of Fine & Applied Arts is for the purpose/s of providing support to the Fine & Applied Arts instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the organization and assessment of students involved in the performing arts. Additional contributions to the department will include assisting with the organization and management of performing arts programming; assisting with classroom rehearsals and/or sectional work; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

This job reports to the Director of Fine & Applied Arts

Essential Functions

? Adapts and assists with classroom activities, assignments and/or materials in conjunction with the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

? Assists students, individually or in small groups, for the purpose of practicing and/or monitoring rehearsals.

? Assists performing arts teachers with managerial and/or administrative needs with each discipline.

? Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

? Collaborates with instructional staff, students, professional support personnel, and parents who are involved with Fine & Applied Arts.

? Communicates with parents and teachers via emails, phone calls, in person meetings, etc. when requested by the Director of Fine & Applied Arts and/or Fine & Applied Arts instructors.

? Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in performance-based skills.

? Maintains manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

? Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219.

? Provides time-limited supervision for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment.

? When working with students, provides instruction in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing 504 plans; and ensuring students' success in school.

? Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students, in support of the classroom teacher, for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

? Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and programmatic needs.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: moderate to advanced skills in music (sight reading, theory, performance, etc.); organizational skills; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.; planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: moderate to advanced knowledge of music and performing arts; concepts of grammar, punctuation, and math; business telephone

etiquette; methods of instruction and training; knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.; moderate to advanced performance and/or music skills; problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED ABILITY: piano and/or accompaniment skills preferred.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

Targeted, job related education with study in a job-related area.

Equivalency

College degree, teaching certificate preferred.

Required Testing Certificates

Job Fit Test

Technology Test Grammar Test

IL Paraprofessional Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Fingerprint/Background Clearance Official Transcripts

Physical examination W/ TB Screen

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range Non Exempt 7/1/2013 P1 Para