OVERVIEW:

To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of preschool students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities; to assist the teacher in all areas of the daily school routine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

6 months experience with preschool children and 60 credits in early childhood OR the ability to pass the parapro test.
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Ability to work well with young children, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
Computer proficiency to include basic abilities in using the district’s Google platform
Ability to operate standard office machines
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to work with minimum supervision
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform a variety of instructional tasks, according to classroom teacher’s direction, to support teacher in the instructional process
Regular and on-time attendance required
Assist students, individually or in groups, with activities to present and/or to reinforce learning concepts
Confer with teachers, if requested by teacher, to assist in the evaluation of students’ progress in relation to established educational objectives
Develop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plans
Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required
Monitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, to assist teacher in supervision of students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to an individual education plan
Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
May lift, pull, push or carry
May stand for a prolonged period of time
Ability to work with children on the floor
May move light weight furniture
Ability to be exposed to outdoor elements
Ability to move quickly
May require strength to push/pull 30-35 lbs
May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties
Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel