Substitute Preschool Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Substitute applications are open and continuous for Tanque Verde Preschool.

In order to be considered, applicant must meet all requirements as determined by licensing.

Date Posted: 8/7/2023

• 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months experience in birth to age 8
• TB test

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts under the guidance of the teacher.
• Provides instruction for a number of students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing, under the guidance of the teacher.
• Makes adaptations to material and instructions under the guidance of the teacher.
• Ensures safety of the student and be aware of and attentive to the medical needs of the student.
• Escorts special need students and relieves other aides for breaks.
• Monitors digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
• Assist students in toileting needs.
• Provides diapering of students as needed.
• Monitors students and advises on appropriate behavior.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• May feed students meals, snacks, and drinks.
• Monitor digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
• Provide restraint on an as-needed basis may be required.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques.
• Skill in developing activities to enhance child development.
• Skill in working with children.
• Ability to read and interpret important documents such as reference manuals, etc.
• Ability to write correspondence that is grammatically correct.
• Ability to maintain composure and to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and perform mathematical applications such as discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to work effectively on a computer in word processing and database management environments.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.