Pre K Aide

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with children with disabilities; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience:
  
  Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed
• Recognize differences in each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty)
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,589.80 to $35,407.60 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Job : 5766406

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

• High School/Trade School degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ron Crawford, Principal
• DODSON ELEMENTARY
• Phone:
• Email: ron.crawford