Pre-Kindergarten Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is responsible for performing paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities, and assisting the students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. In addition, the position is responsible for monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Aid classroom teachers in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils' intellectual abilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Prepare instructional materials; read to students.
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students and assist with resolution.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary; assist students with personal care to include lavatory needs, clothing, etc.
• Check students' work for compliance with teacher's instructions.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Implement all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Maintain order in the classroom; monitor students to keep them on task.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
• Select and check out library materials for teacher's use.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of educational principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher.
• Some experience working with children.

HOW TO APPLY

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