Special Education Preschool Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Work effectively in the preschool classroom for student success
• Be receptive to guidance on job responsibilities from the Preschool teacher and Special Education Teachers
• Work in a positive and calming manner with students
• Work in a professional manner with all staff and as a team member
• Be punctual in attendance
• Report any absences to the building administrators and preschool teacher
• Communicate with the preschool teacher regarding pertinent information in regards to students
• Document behavior, as directed by the teacher
• Maintain confidentiality on all special education students
• Respect that communication to parents must come via teacher of record

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential

Work Schedule

6 hours per day 182 days per year

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Willingness to help special needs children
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Less than 25%
• Occasional: 26 to 50%
• Often: 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent: Greater than 75%

• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Stand for extended periods of time
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Lift 25 pounds
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Carry 25 pounds
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
• Physical Requirement: Very Frequent - Reach in all directions

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

N/A

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Previous experience is preferred

Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status

Non-Exempt

Application

Apply online