Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities. Other duties may be assigned. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students. Conducts individual or small group classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. In the absence of the classroom teacher, be the main source of information for the substitute. Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other (non) instructional functions.

Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Handles attendance reports, lunch count, and related clerical functions with teacher. Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc. Escorts children to and from various rooms. Assists in supervising playground activities. Monitors students when necessary, including breakfast, teacher's duty-free lunch, bus duty and during teacher planning time.

Assists with supervision of field trips, assembly programs, etc. Assists in administering pre and post-testing. Participates in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities. Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.