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Have a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.  \n2. All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis) . If you’ve had a recent TB Test, we can accept a copy of your test results. If it’s been more than 3 years ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.  \n3. Complete required in-service hours and continue career improvement to enhance skills and job performance.  \n4. Participate in a background check (those hired after July 1, 2013) .  \nGeneral Responsibilities The paraprofessional shall:  \n1. Assist students who have special needs with their personal, social and intellectual development. When time permits, the paraprofessional should assist other classroom students with learning activities.  \n2. Assist certified personnel with learning activities including independent study, enrichment activities, reading/storytelling, drill work, group work, etc.  \n3. Assist in developing a positive learning environment for all students, supporting the concept that all students can learn.  \n4. Assist special needs students with non-instructional classroom activities such as feeding, toilet and clothing routines, and other special needs dictated by the IEPs.  \n5. Keep all student and personnel information confidential.  \n6. Assume the appropriate chain of command relating to student/classroom issues, which include first the ECKCE Teacher to whom the Para reports, the regular classroom Teacher, the Principal, and the Director.  \n7. Assist with the operation of various office and audio visual equipment.  \n8. Not assume responsibility for tasks that should be directed by certified personnel including lesson planning, grading papers, designing learning activities, etc.  \n9. Not be responsible for providing custodial duties (i.e. lunchroom, bus and playground supervision) for the entire class (all students both special and regular ed. ) without certified personnel present.  \n10. Assist with other tasks dictated by ECKCE or district certified personnel.  \n11. Follow the policies and procedures of the ECKCE and the assigned district.  \n12. Work student contact days defined by the district served plus any in service hours approved by the Director (or his/her designee) .  \nDesirable Paraprofessional Skills and Characteristics  \nThe paraprofessional shall be able to:  \n1. Maintain good attendance.  \n2. Communicate effectively with all staff (Cooperative and District) and students.  \n3. Perform basic mathematical operations.  \n4. Maintain a positive attitude toward staff and students.  \n5. Follow instructions provided by administrators and staff to whom s/he reports.  \n6. Handle stressful situations without becoming part of the problem.  \n7. Respond to requests in a cooperative, courteous and timely manner.  \n8. Perform physical duties that may involve lifting up to 40 lbs.  \n9. 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