NEW HIRE EXPERIENCE:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

NEW HIRE EDUCATION:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or
higher degree if not required for the position

ACCORDING TO FEDERAL GUIDELINES, TITLE I INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS MUST BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented by a transcript from an accredited institution of higher education
  OR

Pass ParaPro Test to meet Every Student Succeeds Act, December 2015 requirement

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites
• Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate general office machines
• Ability to organize and to prioritize

• Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students
• Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities
• Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction
• Assist with classroom computer instruction
• Assist with translation when necessary
• Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement
• Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives
• Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit