Preschool Paraprofessional

Classroom Support And Personal Care Services

Performs a variety of classroom support and personal care services to help students achieve productive learning experiences.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Holds or is qualified to obtain an Educational Aide Permit.
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
• Congenial disposition and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess current infant/child first aid and CPR certification.

• Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Helps students with a wide range of maturity and developmental levels learn appropriate social skills. Reinforces concepts introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Encourages student creativity using music, art, and play activities. Helps develop activities that address the learning styles of each student.
• Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assisted and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• Helps students with personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional.
• Prepares snacks. Helps students with hand washing routines. Helps feed students. Follows proper sanitation procedures to comply with all personal hygiene rules.
• Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• Supervises rest periods when applicable.
• Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Maintains high standards for student conduct. Teaches school/classroom rules. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems. Carries out behavior modification plans. Charts student behavior as directed. Exercises caution when physical restraint is required.
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Helps keep track of educational materials sent home with students.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepares and distributes teaching materials. Prepares displays and bulletin boards as directed.
• Prepares classroom equipment for use (e.g., games, computers, etc.).
• Helps keep program and storage areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitizes classroom equipment as directed.
• Participates in after-school programs (e.g., open houses, etc.) as directed.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves classroom supplies and equipment.
• Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require detailed paperwork.
• Duties may require dispensing medications.
• Duties may require exposure to cleaning solvents, air borne particulates, and odors.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

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