EC Paraprofessional - ECC *benefits eligible (7 hrs​/day) anticipated 26​/27 SY

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

High School diploma. Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS ParaPRO Assessment Test Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students Evidence of emotional stability and maturity Able to get up and down from the floor and small tables to assist with early childhood activities.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Job Goal:
Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Inputs (activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule):

• Classroom Support
  - Assist lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities
  - Prepare and organize classroom materials and equipment
  - Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities
  - Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction
• Student Care
  - Assist with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, handwashing) - Monitor children's safety and well-being
  - Provide emotional support and encouragement to students
• Behavior Management
  - Implement positive behavior support strategies
  - Assist in managing classroom behavior and discipline
  - Document behavioral incidents as needed
• Communication
  - Participate in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences
  - Maintain open communication with lead teacher and other staff members
  - Assist in maintaining student records and progress reports
• Professional Development
  - Attend required training sessions and workshops
  - Stay current with best practices in early childhood education

Evidence (what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar):

• Classroom Environment
  - Well-organized and clean classroom space
  - Updated and engaging bulletin boards and learning centers
  - Properly maintained classroom materials and equipment
• Student Engagement
  - Active participation of students in small group activities
  - Completion of assigned tasks by students with paraprofessional support
  - Positive interactions between paraprofessional and students
• Documentation
  - Accurate and up-to-date student records
  - Detailed behavior incident reports
  - Completed daily activity logs
• Communication Artifacts
  - Contribution to team meeting minutes
  - Regular updates to lead teacher on student progress
  - Parent communication logs
• Professional Growth
  - Certificates of completion for training sessions
  - Implementation of new strategies learned in professional development

Outcomes (what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?):

• Student Achievement
  - Improved performance on age-appropriate assessments
  - Enhanced language and communication skills
  - Increased readiness for the next educational level
• Social-Emotional Development
  - Better self-regulation and emotional management
  - Improved social skills and peer interactions
  - Increased self-confidence and independence
• Behavior Management
  - Decreased frequency and severity of behavioral incidents
  - Improved adherence to classroom rules and routines
  - Enhanced conflict resolution skills among students
• Parent and Family Engagement
  - Increased parent satisfaction with their child's progress
  - Greater family involvement in the child's education
  - Improved home-school communication and partnership
• Classroom Atmosphere
  - More positive and inclusive learning environment
  - Increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning
  - Enhanced overall classroom productivity and efficiency

Terms of Employment: 176 day classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education. 7.0 hours per day

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

Salary Range:
In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement
- Starting wage $16.93 per hour as stated in the 2025/2026 union contract. This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.