Preschool Paraprofessional

• Supervises students in various settings.

• Prepares and supervises developmentally appropriate activities aligned with the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy as assigned by the preschool teachers or program supervisor.

• Directs movement of groups to and from classrooms and school areas such as playgrounds, bus or pick up line, and gym / motor room in a safe and organized manner.
• Assumes responsibility for monitoring student behavior; ensures student safety, administers appropriate consequences in response to unacceptable behavior, encourages peaceful resolution of conflicts, and reports unacceptable behavior to the preschool teacher, as needed.

• Gives individual attention and support to each child based on the varying needs and abilities of each child.

• Assumes responsibility for outdoor play equipment; reports safety hazards.
• Completes routine paperwork, assessment documentation, and performs record-keeping activities related to supervising and monitoring activities.
• Attends to minor medical needs including carrying and dispensing band-aids, providing cloths for nosebleeds, and other minor needs.
• Works with students individually or in small groups in and out of regular classrooms under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforces the instructional plan laid out by the classroom teacher.
• Provides instructional assistance and motivates students in all subject areas.
• Plans and prepares classroom materials such as art projects and learning materials.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities; leads breakout sessions.
• May provide supervision during full day routine, including play and learning activities, for students during non-school day care.

• Attends staff meetings and in-service training when required. 

• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:

• One  (1) year of curriculum support experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None.

 
Required Knowledge and Skills
 
Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Learning and behavioral management techniques.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs. 
• Computer applications related to the work.

 
Required Skills:

• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions. 
• Administering educational and school support programs.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
• Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

 
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Mobility to work in a school setting both inside and outside, use standard equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
 
COMPENSATION and SCHEDULE:

• Up to full-time available.
• Class 4: $18.65 – $23.99 per hour range; dependent on experience.