Para Educator - Preschool

Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator

Date Posted:
5/29/2026

Location:
Florence Elementary School

Date Available:
08/13/2026

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED Internal Transfer Deadline: 06/02/26

HOURS:

NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $14.34-$19.76(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

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

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

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 busses

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT:

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