ECSE Paraprofessional – Koepsell Early Childhood Center

ECSE Paraprofessional – Koepsell Early Childhood Center

Work hours:

5 days per week, hours based on student need (currently 7 hours/day)

Job Goal:
To work closely with pre-school age children with special needs in an effort to provide them with the help and support they need to progress toward selected goals.

Qualifications Include:

• High School diploma and 18 years of age at time of application.
• Associates Degree or successful passage of approved assessments, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with preschool-age children with special needs.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Such alternatives as the Superintendent may find acceptable and appropriate.

Job Requirements (May include but are not limited to):

• Supervise students in the restroom when monitoring gross motor play outside of the classroom. Support with bath rooming, toilet training, diaper changes, etc.
• Support with transition of students within the classroom and school building – may include use of verbal, gestural, and/or partial physical prompts.
• Assist with snack – opening containers, preparing water cups, etc., monitor students at tables and with food items.
• Copy, laminate, cut out, organize, and/or distribute instructional materials.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend and/or sit on the floor while interacting with children. Must be able to get back up off the floor without risking injury.
• Ability to withstand various outside weather conditions while supervising children at play and/or walking them to/from parent/guardian.
• Support with Augmentative and Alternative Communication needs of students, following directions of ECSE Teacher and SLP.
• Assist in managing student discipline and behavioral needs, reinforcing program expectations and collaborating with staff to support student well-being.
• Ability to follow the lead of and work collaboratively with the ECSE Teacher; follow directives provided by the ECSE Teacher including specific language models, task assignments, etc.
• Assist with cleaning of toys and furniture after child use.
• Help preschool age children on to or off the bus – may include un/buckling, assisting up or down the stairs, etc.
• Anticipate needs of the ECSE teacher, students, and classroom transitions.

Employment Conditions:

• Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.
• Employees shall comply with all Board policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable non-discrimination requirements, and related educational regulations.
• Employees shall maintain all required certifications, training, and licensing requirements.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

ADA Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and related service providers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow lesson plans, schedules, student records, behavioral plans, and written instructions.
• Ability to use computers, educational technology, district software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain awareness of classroom, playground, cafeteria, restroom, and other school environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, and safely return to a standing position while interacting with children.
• Ability to lift, carry, transfer, assist, and support students and classroom materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to assist children with toileting, diapering, feeding, mobility, and other personal care needs as required by student programming.
• Ability to respond appropriately and safely to student behaviors, emergencies, and crisis situations.
• Ability to monitor student activities and provide instructional and behavioral support in a variety of educational settings.
• Ability to withstand varying indoor and…