About this role
JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional LOCATION: Ross Elementary REPORTS TO: Principal HOURS: Full Time SALARY: $15.95 - 18.79/hr Depending on Experience BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement System QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
• Positive public relations skills.
• Experience working with young children in preschool or childcare center preferred
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform such school-related duties as may be assigned by the Preschool Manager and Preschool Lead Teacher.
• Translate communication between parents/students and the lead teacher.
• Be knowledgeable of, and uphold, all processes pertaining to teachers and students as specified in the MOU.
• Conduct instructional activities assigned by the lead teacher; work with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and preschool standards.
• Assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by Preschool.
• Assist in the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicating these objectives to students.
• Assist in using curriculum and assessment tools adopted by Preschool and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Preschool policies, Kuna Collaborative Processes, and administrative regulations in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the preschool lead teacher in planning and executing three or more family nights during the school year, or as directed by the Preschool.
• Assist the lead teacher to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development as assigned by the Preschool.
• Work collaboratively with the lead preschool teacher on lessons, classroom management, developmentally appropriate practice, and day-to-day activities.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Act ethically in all aspects of the teaching role.
• Know and follow My Place Preschool policy and chain of command.
• Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
• Any other duties as assigned.