Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute

Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute

Will work all Preschool student contact days (164 days) Monday - Thursday 6.5 hours per day and Fridays 3.5 hours (29.5 per week)

Location and assignment/subject will change daily

SUMMARY:

Operating under the general supervision of the school's Principal and assigned Teacher, the employee will perform a variety of instructional support and clerical duties for the Early Childhood Education Program. Employee acts as a Teacher's instructional support and resource working directly with students, including students with special needs. Employee works to balance and support all areas of a young child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills preparing and assisting with core lessons and participating in students' learning programs.

In addition to assisting with instruction and assessment a primary responsibility includes supervising children at all times while ensuring their safety and well-being. This support paraprofessional is an integral part of the District's social emotional learning programs; leading students through example. This position is also often a point of contact for the staff, students, and parents entering the classroom environment and the employee must work cooperatively to facilitate these interactions.

Working Conditions:

164 days/year, 6.5 hours/day (Mon-Thurs) & 3.5 hours/day (Fridays)

$17.03 - $17.83 per hour + paid medical + paid sick leave

EDUCATION AND RELATED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required and minimum two years of experience working with students; preference given for prior school district experience; preference given for prior experience working with preschool-aged students;
Group Leader Qualified/Early Childhood Teacher highly desirable;
Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or

CERTIFICATIONS:

Criminal background check required for hire;
Valid Colorado Driver's License or Colorado Identification required;
Ability to lift 35 pounds with a Lift Test required at time of hire;
Lift Test renewal required every three years;
Quality Behavioral Solutions Certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire;
Obtain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications within one month of hire;
Early Childhood Education Professional credential level II on PDIS within one-year of hire;
Meet Office of Early Learning licensure requirements;
Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the supervisor.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Well-developed oral communication presentation skills in English; preference for Spanish speaking skills;
Well-developed interpersonal relationship building skills, especially as it relates to students and the school environment;
Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
Strong working knowledge of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990);
Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
Ability to work independently as needed upon direction and/or with limited supervision;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
Ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building, and department procedures;
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people and students from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.