Paraprofessional Pre-K Classroom Aide (Immediate Start) - Canup ECC

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; ability to work well with children; ability to communicate effectively
• Experience: Working with young children

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Support: Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups; assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays; assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments; help maintain neat and orderly classroom; help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment; help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports; provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers; cover classes for teacher absences when substitutes are not available.
• Student Management: Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom; this includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty; make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; moderate walking; regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise