ECEAP Preschool Para Floater: position

Position: ECEAP Preschool Para Floater: 1 year position
Location: Mattawa

WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WITH THE  SCHOOL YEAR

Position:
Para-Pro /Instructional Aide- ECEAP Preschool Floater Position;

This position is a one year grant funded, non-continuing position that begins in the  school year.

Classification: PSE Union Representation Available, Classified Position; FLSA Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Classroom Instructor, Program Director

Representative PSE Union Representation Available

Group:

Salary Range Current PSE Contract Salary Schedule for Preschool Para

Benefits:
Benefits offered by SEBB (School Employee Benefit Board):
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance. Retirement administered by Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave. Longevity pay may be earned after 5 full years of continuous employment.

Terms of Employment:
Work schedule is that of our approved School Calender; 8 hours per day. This posiotn is a one year non-continuing position and end at the conclusion of the school year. If this funding does continue this position may also be available to continue into future years.

Basic Function:
Assist preschool instructor to perform instructional and support tasks related to the preschool students' educational development within the total school environment. Classroom assignments may fluctuate. Provide student academic instructional support in a variety of ways including but not limited to in person class/lessons, using computer virtual applications and software to support distance learning. Bilingual Spanish helpful.

Typical Work:

* Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting preschool-aged student progress in classroom and other school activities.

* Provide age appropriate, engaging, interactive learning which may require interactive play and mobility.

* Assigned classrooms and locations may fluctuate.

* Proctor tests, quizzes, drills and other exercises designed by instructional staff.

* Score objective tests/assessments and record grades.

* Assist in providing family style meal service

* Use computer and software skills to enter and access a variety student records; provide virtual and distance learning.

* Communicate in a respectful, friendly and helpful manner with parents as requested or assigned, keeping in mind that communications about a student's educational performance and progress lies with the preschool instructor/lead teacher.

* Aid students with special learning needs by administering remedial work.

* Assist staff in the development of teaching aids and materials.

* Supervise students in halls, study halls, libraries, playgrounds, learning centers, and transportation areas.

* Assist in organizing and monitoring recreational activities.

* Accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.

* Perform basic clerical tasks for teachers (catalog, sort, file, assemble, reproduce and distribute classroom materials, collect money, check out equipment)

* May provide for personal care needs of students such as diapering, feeding, changing.

* Provide social and emotion care of all students.

* May provide attention to the needs of disabled or handicapped students.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma. Bilingual spanish helpful. Two years of college level coursework or pass a basic skills test. Required to complete State Fundamental Course of Study for para educators. Successfully complete a written Spanish/English translation test if required.

Experience with children or students in an educational setting and / or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences for preschool aged students preferred. Proficient and confident in use of computers and electronic devices and web-based applications including Google suite. Possess basic clerical skills and a familiarity with first aid procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance, 20 lbs frequently.

Able and expected to attend work as scheduled. Able to model appropriate professional behavior. Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of…