POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
general supervision, in a school or center, performs tasks, which are in
support of the teaching-learning process. This class is characterized by the
performance of duties involved in the implementation of teacher plans and
instructional programs. The Paraprofessional Educator – PreK may be assigned to
assist one or more teachers on a regular or as required basis in the planning
and conducting of appropriate programs to reinforce the teacher's initial
instructions. Work is performed under the direction and leadership of the
classroom teacher and/or assisting teachers and principals.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Works with individual and groups of
students to reinforce instructions previously initiated by the teacher: Prepares instructional plans and
instructional materials; provides personalized attention and assistance to
students to develop or improve skills in the academic, technical or specialized
areas of instruction to which assigned; provides appropriate activities,
discussions, practice and drill work, and employs audio-visual equipment as
required;
Works with teachers; assists in guiding
class discussions; assists students experiencing difficulties; takes charge of
a group of students working on a project; provides activities for the class
while the teacher is working with a small group or is otherwise engaged;
Confers regularly with teacher(s) to
discuss plans, receives professional guidance and facilitates professional
evaluation of student's progress;
Attends faculty meetings, aide meetings,
workshops and in-service sessions; accompanies and helps with the supervision
of the class on field trips;
Assumes continuing responsibility for
maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which to work with students;
shares in performance of routine housekeeping, monitoring and clerical tasks;
Maintains a professional code of ethics;
and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good understanding of the field of child
development, and of instructional methods and techniques;
Ability to learn new methods and
techniques;
Considerable patience and ability to
work with children;
Ability to work harmoniously with and
provide a broad range of assistance to the instructional staff; and
Ability to follow oral and written
instructions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA)
certificate or a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited college or
university. A minimum of two (2) years of volunteer or paid experience working
with children.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Child
Development Associate (CDA) certificate; in lieu, a conferred Associate’s
degree will be accepted.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.