Para Educator - Preschool Job Florence area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

HOURS: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

NOTES:

This posting is for the 26/27 school year
Earn between $16.59-$21.68(based on years of experience)
180 Day School Year Contract
4 Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Retirement, Life Insurance
District Annuity Benefits Match

TITLE:
Para Educator Preschool

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid

(Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)

Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

Has experience working with children in an organized setting

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal/Preschool Teacher

JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher in creating and facilitating a developmentally appropriate and responsive environment to meet the needs of each child and of the classroom group as a whole; to serve as a supportive resource to each child's family.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children based on the High Scope model and incorporating successful strategies from other early childhood and special education methods

Assist physically disabled students (feed, position, toileting)
Work to integrate special needs children into each activity focusing on embedding skills in the daily routine
Participate actively in circle time activities with the group
Help students with concepts presented by the teacher
Listen to students retell stories and picture read
Read to students
Facilitate small-group activities
Assist children in making choices and problem solving
Help students work on projects
Participate annually in at least 18 hours of professional development activities provided by the District and other self-elected professional growth activities
Accompany teacher on home visits when appropriate
Assist child with special needs such as toileting, feeding and lifting
Assist teacher in maintaining age appropriate discipline
Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and follow established program policies and procedures
Maintain child's records and maintain confidentiality of records, family Contacts, preschool activities and information received from other agencies
Assist in developmental screening and assessment activities as appropriate
Accompany children to and from the buses
Alert teacher of any problem or special information about an individual child
Perform routing clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operation of copy machine; maintain classroom records; and maintain attendance records

Help students select books and activities

Help students explore interests

Assist students with meals

Model and encourage appropriate language skills

Assist the teacher in planning an environment and providing experiences which address all areas of child development

Assist the teacher in monitoring child progress through a variety of data recording methods, which may include; anecdotal observations, videotaping, portfolio, Whole Child Indicator, or other assessment protocols

Assist the teacher in evaluating on a regular basis through classroom and full staff meetings, strengths and weaknesses of the program

Assist the teacher in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment in which children can develop optimally

Model mature and professional behavior for children, staff and families

Assist in developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities

Accompany children to and from the buses

Alert teacher of any problem or special information about an individual child

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNICATIONS…