Paraprofessional II - Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional II

Education/Certification

Required:

High School Diploma/GED and Minimum of 48 college hours. Special Knowledge/

Skills Required:

Works under the direction of the prekindergarten teacher to deliver rigorous instruction to prekindergarten students in order to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth; provide standards-based, data-driven, differentiated instruction that engages students and that maximizes the growth and development of every child; provide high quality early childhood instruction in prekindergarten classroom setting in accordance with TEA Prekindergarten Guidelines; deliver District prekindergarten theme-based, experiential learning curriculum and instruction;

organize a balance of teacher-direct and child-initiated activities; ensure predictable routines and smooth transitions between activities;
Creates a safe and supportive learning environment to maximize student learning. Ensures a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Assists children with self-care and daily living routines such as toileting, development of independent toileting, hand washing, basic hygiene, serving meals, basic cleaning and sanitizing during the school day, and preparing children for and supervising them during nap time in ways that encourage students' active participation, learning and developing independence.

Certain children may require diaper-changing, special feeding, or other special accommodations. Works toward achieving enrollment growth and daily attendance. Presents a positive role model. Ability to manage materials and equipment effectively. Technology Proficiency

Required:

Level I - Basic Basic computer operations, word processing, data entry, data archiving, e-mail, and basic use of job-related student and/or financial management system. CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette. Experience

Required:

Experience working with young children. Personal

Qualifications:

Interacts positively with others. Works cooperatively with other staff members, school personnel, and the general public. Displays reliability, productivity, and adaptability in the organization. Works with school staff to promote a quality program.

Physical and Mental Demands/Abilities Ability to supervise children, interact with and care for the physical needs of prekindergarten children, and monitor the learning environment while working at eye level of children Maintain a hygienic learning environment;
Dexterity to dress children, take care of children's hygiene needs such as changing diapers, toileting assistance, and handwashing, and use instructional materials. Strength, conditioning, and agility to:
Evacuate children promptly. Evacuation duties must be achieved without reliance upon another staff member to assist them with their own physical needs over those of children;
Move, lift children and items from 30 to 50 pounds; the employee often lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds;
Frequents stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, reaches Must be able to walk safely on uneven surfaces such as sand and woodchips. Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Function The pre-kindergarten paraprofessional II works under the supervision of the pre-kindergarten teachers to reinforce and extend instruction and integrate technology into the curriculum.

Reports To:

Reports directly to the principal and works under the supervision of the pre-kindergarten teacher(s). Responsibilities:
Plans cooperatively with the pre-kindergarten teacher(s) to implement the pre-kindergarten instructional program. Assists the pre-kindergarten teacher(s) with student progress and record keeping. Assists in preparing, organizing, and/or assembling teacher materials and equipment. Works with individuals and small groups to reinforce instruction and integrate technology into the curriculum. Maintains a daily working schedule as determined by the pre-kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals.

Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal.