Paraprofessional (Pre-K) - Crosswell Drive Elementary

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree; OR completion of 60 credit hours toward a degree program at an accredited institution; OR passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or equivalent assessment
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired

Reports To

Principal

Length of Service

185 days

Rate of Pay

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate 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 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 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 retrieve performance data of students being served so teachers can analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress
• Performs all other duties as assigned