Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

About the Role

The Paraprofessional provides additional support to students with pre-diagnosed moderate to severe disabilities or at-risk students, assisting in creating an organized and smooth functioning environment where all students can fully benefit from instructional programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support:
  • Assist teacher with instructing and supervising students in classroom activities, focusing on at-risk students.
  • Help devise and implement special strategies for reinforcing skills based on individual student needs and abilities.
  • Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management:
  • Assist teacher with developing appropriate individualized activities for at-risk students.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group supervision to at-risk students as necessary.
  • Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
  • Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom monitoring, playground duty, and street crossing duties.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other Duties:
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the teacher to promote the Title 1 instructional program.
  • Adhere to staff dress code and maintain a good working relationship with staff and parents.
  • Actively support and participate in fundraising activities, staff development training, faculty meetings, special events, and committee assignments.
• Charter & Community Responsibilities:
  • Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing it.
  • Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
  • Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Charter Atmosphere:
  • Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
  • Promote fairness for students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
  • Communicate effectively to promote and sustain the Jubilee culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed 48+ semester hours at an Institute of Higher Education or Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• 3-5 years of previous experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.

Skills

• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of general office equipment, safety equipment, and food service equipment.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 190 workdays. Workday begins at 7:30 a.m.

Pay

$22,530.96 annually (salaried, non-exempt).

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Moderate and prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom supplies.

This position is funded by grant funds (State Comp Ed) and is solely based on the need of the campus. Employment is at-will.