Paraeducator Assistant I Early Learning OYO (30 hrs/wk, Ends June 2027)

About the role

The Paraeducator Assistant I EARLY LEARNING position assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. This role requires participation in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of pre-k and kindergarten classroom(s) and related areas
• Assists in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas
• Assists in planning, preparing and developing various teaching aids
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings
• Aids students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts
• Prepares, administers and grades assessments
• Confers with classroom teacher on progress of students
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards
• Distributes and collects teaching materials
• Affords classroom discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library, hygiene routines
• Ensures that students leave campus with authorized adults
• Affords communication with families; maintains student confidentiality
• Supports new early learning opportunities within WCSD

Requirements

Education/Experience: Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units, from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, special education, or a related field. AND Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program. OR A high school diploma; AND Two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Education principles and techniques
• Students physical, emotional and academic requirements, habits and characteristics
• Basic discipline and behavior modification techniques
• Correct usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Basic mathematics
• Current office methods and procedures including files and records management
• Common office equipment and its usage
• Some knowledge in communication and behavioral strategies

Skills

• Instructing students in a variety of academic and self-care skills areas
• Supporting realistic lesson plans and teaching aids
• Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students
• Dealing tactfully with parents and school personnel
• Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action
• Typing with speed and accuracy
• Spelling correctly
• Reading, writing and speaking at a level required for successful job performance
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries
• Developing instructional materials
• Making mathematical computations
• Operating various office equipment
• Operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Assisting to maintain classroom schedules and routines with a substitute
• Participating in and completing required professional learning to build literacy capacity

Benefits

Additional information about benefits can be found on the District's Benefits page. Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits. New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.