Preschool Paraeducator - Part Time (10-15 Hours/Week)

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Paraeducator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators, and/or administrators. This evaluation the process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.

• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.

• 12 months of experience working with children in grades 3 and below.

• One 3 credit course in child development or early childhood education.

• All trainings required by childcare licensing (can be completed upon hire)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.

• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.

• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.

• Assist with routine clerical functions.

• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.

• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.

• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Noise Level in the work environment is moderate

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle

• Regularly required to talk and hear

• Occasionally required to stand and walk

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds