Early Education Paraprofessional​/Compass Group Leader

Building

Location:

Early Childhood Center

Hours per day: 4 hours per day; 0 hours per week

Assist classroom teacher with students by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints.

Assist the classroom teacher with student’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

This position does not require a license; however, some paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.

This status requires:
1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or
2) An associate's or higher degree; or
3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

$21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
• Follow and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
• Communicate with colleagues and parents as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the group.

$17.34-$18.05

• Health Insurance
  • Choose from 3 plan offerings
  • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Dental Insurance
  • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
• Long-Term Disability
  • Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • No cost to employees
• Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Aflac offerings
    • Short-Term Disability (STD)
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Accident
    • Ben Extend