Common use of ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s). • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher. • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. • Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. • Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers. • Xxxxxx as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. • Participates in job related in-service training programs. • Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training. • To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators. • To demonstrate an understanding of the student’s disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual. • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Building Principal. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The position will require work with computers and other equipment, involving repetitive hand movement and close vision. The work environment(s) for this position will consist of several different settings, including school building(s), school grounds, and alternate locations, as dictated by the school schedule. Work is performed indoors and outside. (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned). Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. 11-11-09 POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL TITLE: Media Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Administrator in Charge Primary Function: To provide media services for student, teaching staff and building level administration. QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma. • Three years parallel experience preferred. • Experience and knowledge in the area of technology and computers. • Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents. • Possess good communication skills. • Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members. • Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations. • Ability to manage instruction of students. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s). • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher. • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. • Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. • Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers. • Xxxxxx Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. • Participates in job related in-service training programs. • Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training. • To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators. • To demonstrate an understanding of the student’s disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual. • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Building Principal. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The position will require work with computers and other equipment, involving repetitive hand movement and close vision. The work environment(s) for this position will consist of several different settings, including school building(s), school grounds, and alternate locations, as dictated by the school schedule. Work is performed indoors and outside. (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned). Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. 11-11-09 POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL TITLE: Media Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Administrator in Charge Primary Function: To provide media services for student, teaching staff and building level administration. QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma. • Three years parallel experience preferred. • Experience and knowledge in the area of technology and computers. • Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents. • Possess good communication skills. • Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members. • Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations. • Ability to manage instruction of students. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.  Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s). •  Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher. •  Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. •  Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. •  Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers. • Xxxxxx  Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. •  Participates in job related in-service training programs. •  Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training. •  To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators. •  To demonstrate an understanding of the student’s disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual. •  Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Building Principal. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The position will require work with computers and other equipment, involving repetitive hand movement and close vision. The work environment(s) for this position will consist of several different settings, including school building(s), school grounds, and alternate locations, as dictated by the school schedule. Work is performed indoors and outside. (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned). Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. 11-11-09 POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL TITLE: Media Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Administrator in Charge Primary Function: To provide media services for student, teaching staff and building level administration. QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE •  Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma. •  Three years parallel experience preferred. •  Experience and knowledge in the area of technology and computers. •  Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents. •  Possess good communication skills. •  Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members. •  Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations. •  Ability to manage instruction of students. •  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.  Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s). •  Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher. •  Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. •  Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. •  Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers. • Xxxxxx  Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. •  Participates in job related in-service training programs. •  Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training. •  To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators. •  To demonstrate an understanding of the student’s disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual. •  Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Building Principal. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The position will require work with computers and other equipment, involving repetitive hand movement and close vision. The work environment(s) for this position will consist of several different settings, including school building(s), school grounds, and alternate locations, as dictated by the school schedule. Work is performed indoors and outside. (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned). Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. 11-11-09 POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST TITLE: Media Paraprofessional Technology Specialist REPORTS TO: Administrator in Charge Technology Director Primary Function: To install, modify and make minor repairs to technology equipment and software systems and provide media services for studenttechnical assistance and training to system users. To install, teaching staff configure and building level administrationtroubleshoot technological equipment by performing the duties listed below. QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE •  Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma. • Three  Experience in technology.  Successful completion of proficiency test as determined by District.  Advanced education in technology preferred.  At least three (3) years parallel technology experience preferred. • Experience and knowledge in the area of technology and computers. • Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents. • Possess good communication skills. • Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members. • Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations. • Ability to manage instruction of students. •  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Inspect technology equipment, when necessary.  Load specified software packages, such as operating systems, word processing or spreadsheet programs into computer.  Enter commands and observe system functions to verify correct system operation. Instruct user in use of equipment, software and manuals.  Answer inquiries in person and via telephone concerning systems operation. Diagnose system hardware, software and operator problems. Recommend or perform minor remedial actions to correct problems based on knowledge of system operation. Perform preventative maintenance on hardware.  Replace defective or inadequate hardware/software components.  Repair minor hardware problems and refer major hardware problems to service personnel for correction.  Attend technical conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new software and hardware product developments.  Perform troubleshooting on network, computers, printers, TVs, VCR/DVDs, visual presenters, sound systems, scanners, etc. to isolate and diagnose problems.  Upgrade network hardware and software components as required.  Install, upgrade and configure network printing, directory structures, rights, security and software on file servers.  Provide users with network technical support.  Respond to the needs and questions of users concerning their access of resources on the network.  Establish network users, user environment, directories and security for networks being installed.  Provide users (students and staff) with appropriate technical training.  Contact vendors for technical support and parts both electronically and via telephone.  Perform inventory functions on identified hardware and software licensing and maintain inventory for supplies and equipment.  Other duties relating to technology as assigned by the Director of Technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s). • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher. • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. • Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. • Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers. • Xxxxxx as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. • Participates in job related in-service training programs. • Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training. • To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators. • To demonstrate an understanding of the student’s student‟s disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual. • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Building Principal. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The position will require work with computers and other equipment, involving repetitive hand movement and close vision. The work environment(s) for this position will consist of several different settings, including school building(s), school grounds, and alternate locations, as dictated by the school schedule. Work is performed indoors and outside. (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned). Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. 11-11-09 POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL TITLE: Media Paraprofessional Technology Specialist REPORTS TO: Administrator in Charge Technology Director Primary Function: To install, modify and make minor repairs to technology equipment and software systems and provide media services for studenttechnical assistance and training to system users. To install, teaching staff configure and building level administrationtroubleshoot technological equipment by performing the duties listed below. QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma. • Three years parallel experience Experience in technology. • Successful completion of proficiency test as determined by District. • Advanced education in technology preferred. • Experience and knowledge in the area of At least three (3) years technology and computers. • Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents. • Possess good communication skills. • Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members. • Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations. • Ability to manage instruction of studentsexperience preferred. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspect technology equipment, when necessary. • Load specified software packages, such as operating systems, word processing or spreadsheet programs into computer. • Enter commands and observe system functions to verify correct system operation. Instruct user in use of equipment, software and manuals. • Answer inquiries in person and via telephone concerning systems operation. Diagnose system hardware, software and operator problems. Recommend or perform minor remedial actions to correct problems based on knowledge of system operation. Perform preventative maintenance on hardware. • Replace defective or inadequate hardware/software components. • Repair minor hardware problems and refer major hardware problems to service personnel for correction. • Attend technical conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new software and hardware product developments. • Perform troubleshooting on network, computers, printers, TVs, VCR/DVDs, visual presenters, sound systems, scanners, etc. to isolate and diagnose problems. • Upgrade network hardware and software components as required. • Install, upgrade and configure network printing, directory structures, rights, security and software on file servers. • Provide users with network technical support. • Respond to the needs and questions of users concerning their access of resources on the network. • Establish network users, user environment, directories and security for networks being installed. • Provide users (students and staff) with appropriate technical training. • Contact vendors for technical support and parts both electronically and via telephone. • Perform inventory functions on identified hardware and software licensing and maintain inventory for supplies and equipment. • Other duties relating to technology as assigned by the Director of Technology.