Buckner Elementary- Kindergarten Assistant (26-27)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Help maintain records of student progress
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams
• Prepare and organize for lessons as directed by the teacher
• Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines
• Absorb and record test information
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures
• Report progress to the teacher regarding student performance and behavior
• Check and assist students with classwork as necessary
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials
• Operate copy machines
• Maintain classroom records
• Maintain attendance records
• Assist in administering assessments
• Set up work areas, displays and exhibits
• Operate technology equipment
• Distribute and collect paper and supplies
• Provide support to the teacher
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
• Direct group activities of students as assigned
• Assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned
• Assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• General clerical and technology experience including word processing
• Passing Paraeducator exam or equivalent college hours required