Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Paraprofessional Related Categories:
Pre-K, Kindergarten, ESL, Home Advocate

Location:

School Site

Reports To:

Principal or Designee

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Prepared By:
Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

Prepared Date: 12-23-2019

Assist and collaborate with teachers along with related staff in classroom operations specifically to support teaching and learning; to model and provide positive support for students with regard to following school norms, behaviors, routines, and general life skills; to instruct a variety of diverse students individually and in small groups; to perform clerical duties and related work as required. Bilingual preferred.

Knowledge of:
General needs and behavior of children; concepts of child development; diverse learning strategies; reading and writing in English; number concepts; record keeping techniques; operation of basic office equipment including computers; and basic first aid. Ability to:
Communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities; learn to support instruction within special subject matter areas and to support students who have special learning needs by receiving instructional guidance and direction from teachers or specialists; learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions; apply knowledge and practices with judgment; recognize hazards to safety; understand laws, rules, practices, procedures, policies and regulations related to public education that pertain to the program to which the paraprofessional is assigned as provided by the Carson City School District;

perform routine clerical work; supervise students in the classroom and outdoors; perform basic first aid, as needed; maintain routine records; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; establish and maintain effective proactive collaborative relationships with staff in the course of work.

Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in basic instructional techniques, or a closely related field. Must have an Associate's Degree or completion of two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (verified by official transcript) or pass the state-approved academic proficiency test (Paraprofessional Assessment).

Licenses or Certificates required:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card. Possession of a current first aid certificate may be required.

Positions in this class are established principally to assist teachers in a variety of classrooms; to relieve teachers of certain instructional tasks; to provide close attention to a diversity of students who come with an array of learning, academic and social needs in order to provide instructional support. Incumbent typically assists students with individualized or small group and programmed materials concentrating on social-emotional and academic development.

Provide support for student(s) routines, which are non-instructional in nature.

Work with students individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce or follow-up on learning activities; assist by guiding students or by providing an example in a variety of areas such as communication, computation, self-control and cooperation; help students to learn how to sequence tasks, in accordance with established guidelines; use teacher's methods as a pattern to individualize instruction by matching instruction to needs of each learner;

supervise classroom and outdoor playground activities to direct students into safe activities and relationships; help students to relate to individuals and groups with appropriate social skills; assist students to be self-reliant; use technology to produce materials in preparation for instructional activities, operate various office equipment; prepare projects; give student instructions in how to play games; administer basic first aid; perform incidental housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning work areas;

help students learn normal oral speech patterns by helping them produce sounds, words and sentences; help students learn to be aware of their personal appearance and how to take care of personal needs; supervise students on field trips; test and informally assess student; explain school rules; listen to students read; assist students to learn address, telephone numbers and other life skills;

put up bulletin board displays; communicate in a variety of ways with parents as advised by teacher, as well as other materials;
Must be able to collaborate with other staff members, parents/guardians, and community partners in a positive, friendly and approachable…