Kindergarten Aide

Kindergarten Aide

Paraprofessional (Kindergarten Aide) works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and serves as a support person in the classroom. This position provides appropriate services to the students, helping to implement suggested educational activities and in monitoring student behavior.

Essential Functions:

• Assist teachers with the logistics of instructions. Including passing out books, supplies, attendance, and making copies
• Assist teachers in monitoring student's work behavior
• Monitors children during lunch and recess
• Assists with movement of children through hallways and onto and off buses
• Assists teachers with reinforcing instruction and small group learning. This includes working with individuals or small groups of students, administering tests, grading tests and homework
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• An associate degree or at least 48 postsecondary education credits; or the successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Previous work with inner city youth a plus.
• Secure three background checks:
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• MS Office Suite
• The fundamentals of working with various students, parents, other teachers and leadership
• Knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Take and follow directions as indicated by the classroom teacher
• Effectively manage time and effectively manage students in the classroom
• Work well with students of all ages
• Represent one's self and CCCS in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District's mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure
• Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the CCCS community in a timely and courteous manner
• Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and CCCS regulations

Note:

CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.