Paraprofessional (DDPre-K) - Oakland Primary

About the role

Reports To: Principal, Length of Service: 185 days

Qualifications

Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree; the completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education; or a passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or an equivalent assessment. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Assists the teacher in implementing daily learning experiences that are congruent with approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district
• Collaborates with the teacher to help ensure informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices
• Assists the teacher in providing unique and/or special accommodations required for students
• Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics
• Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics
• Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention
• Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress

Pay

Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule.

Schedule

185 days