School Early​/Preschool Paraeducator FTE ( Early Childhood Credential

Early Start/Preschool Para educator

Assist a certified teacher in planning and implementing instructional practices with preschool individual children or small groups; maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, monitoring and reporting student progress, and communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure preschool students obtain quality instruction.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with students (individually or in small groups) with or without disabilities, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress
• Implement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments
• Based on program and student needs, assist teachers and related service professionals in carrying out tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering (including lifting), administering medication, feeding, positioning and other health related procedures required by students who have special health care needs, and maintain appropriate records of these activities.
• Participate as member of an instructional team; develop appropriate relationships with parents/families and team members. Contribute relevant, objective information to teachers and other school professionals to facilitate planning, problem solving, and decision-making processes across all relevant settings.
• Monitor and transport students to and from activities and non-academic learning environments (i.e., lunchrooms, playgrounds, buses) and assist in preparation as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of assessments according to established guidelines;
• Under the guidance and supervision of a teacher, effectively implement learning strategies, prompting procedures, and other systematic instructional procedures using a variety of instructional grouping arrangements.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other assessments; score and record assessment information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP. Report concerns to teacher when they arise.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to teacher.
• Implement teacher-developed behavior plans and techniques that adhere to the laws, regulations, and procedural safeguards (safe crisis management) concerning the management of student behaviors. Includes lifting up to 50 pounds and/or restraining students if necessary. Record data and monitor progress on behavior goals as directed by teacher.
• Assist teaches and other professionals in maintaining student records required by federal and state law and regulations and Fayette County Public School' Policies and Procedures.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Use grammatically correct language which includes age-appropriate vocabulary, first person language, appropriate tone of voice, and reinforcement procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned, assist in meal time duties as assigned, assist in emergency drills, gross motor activities, assemblies, family activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of individual students and their families, as well as all student educational records.
• Participate with administrators, consultants, and/or other professionals in designing and implementing comprehensive professional development activities for paraprofessionals.
• Assist students by providing proper examples (positive attitude, caring attitude, good rapport with other staff members), emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Provide support to the teacher and student by creating an environment that is conducive to learning. If instruction is being hindered because a student's behavior is distracting, implement guidelines given by the teacher. (Take the student from a walk, take student to the bathroom, remind student of behavioral expectations.)
• Perform assigned responsibilities under the supervision of a teacher in a professional and ethical manner established by the district, agency, state, or professional organization.
• Conference with the teacher and instructional team (when necessary) concerning programs and materials to meet the student's needs. Also, discuss with the teacher concerns that need to be shared with the parent. It is the teacher's responsibility to communicate academic/behavioral/instructional concerns with the family.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices including CPR and 1st Aid Certification and regulations including PBIS and…