Preschool Paraprofessional

Preschool Assistant

This position is part time, two days per week, eight hours per day. Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with preschool students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce preschool level skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Prior experience working with children desirable. FLSA Status:
Non-exempt