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Iñupiaq Language Paraprofessional
Mathematical Skills:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Perform these operations, using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and
distance.
Reasoning Ability:
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of non-standard situations.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Other Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Iñupiat culture
Speak the Iñupiat language.
Serve as a resource in cultural activities.
Present a lesson.
Experience in the use of office machines
Lift 40 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in daily instructional planning and delivery in cooperation with the teacher, evaluating
student Iñupiat language acquisition and participating in parent/teacher conferences.
Present the lesson in Iñupiat by: reading, speaking, listening to, writing with and, participating in
other forms of student communication; working with students to reinforce materials and skills;
and guiding independent study, enrichment work, and classwork.
Make parent contacts, providing information about the student’s progress in Iñupiat and assist
parents in Iñupiat literacy.
Assist teachers in instructional and student support services.
Instruct small groups.
Tutor students one on one.
Assist in classroom management.
Conduct parent involvement activities.
Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and computer lab as needed.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members.
Assist students with remedial work, tutor students, and monitor student progress.
Prepare instructional material and supplies for use in the classroom.
Assist students in lunchroom, library, gym, pool, and locker areas.
Supervision of students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, etc as assigned.
Report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior immediately.
Operate all classroom and office equipment.
Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.