Pre-Kindergarten Assistant

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant

Beaufort County School District – ST HELENA ELEMENTARY, Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Position

Purpose:

Under direct supervision of the assigned teacher, provides assistance in maintaining a well‑organized, appropriate classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.

• Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and conduct.
• Assists with set‑up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Works with small groups or individuals during classroom activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, typewriters, copier, calculators, and laminator.
• Collects and displays suitable material for displays and bulletin boards.
• Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and maintaining student records.
• Collects incoming money for field trips, school pictures, and other school related fees; prepares receipts for money collected.
• Participates in daily and long‑range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Participates, when requested, in parent conferences, meetings, professional development and staff meetings.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work/study areas, collecting and storing equipment after use by the group and general housekeeping chores.
• Assists with supervision of students, as requested.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Instructional Assistants must meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; OR
• 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
• Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service Para Pro Assessment.

Knowledge of basic computer operations and functions, use of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications, and skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, copier, etc.

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

Principal

• DAYS PER YEAR: 182
• SALARY CLASSIFICATION:
  Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 104
• EMPLOYEE GROUP:
  Classified
• APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  Must apply online by completing a "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
• FLSA STATUS:
  Non‑Exempt
• Position Type:
  Full‑time
• Job Category:
  Classroom Teacher >
  Preschool

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER