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Form of workPosition Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
6/23/2023
Location:
Prospect Park School District
Closing Date:
08/07/2023
Part-Time Preschool Paraprofessional
Position Purpose
The part-time Preschool Paraprofessional works under the direction of the classroom teacher to support all aspects of the PEA grant-funded preschool classroom.
Essential Functions
Additional Duties
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualification Profile
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
6/23/2023
Location:
Prospect Park School District
Closing Date:
08/07/2023
Part-Time Preschool Paraprofessional
Position Purpose
The part-time Preschool Paraprofessional works under the direction of the classroom teacher to support all aspects of the PEA grant-funded preschool classroom.
Essential Functions
- Assists the teacher with set up and maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment, including organization of space and material storage
- Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the students, classroom teacher, other district staff and students' families
- Assists with classroom management and supports the implementation of classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans under the guidance of certificated staff
- Assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and assessment
- Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher
- Actively engages in classroom activities, supports learning through meaningful interactions during center time, gross motor time, meal times, transitions, etc.
- Manages cleanliness and order of classroom and classroom materials
- Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary.
Additional Duties
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Warm, compassionate, energetic
- Comfortable working with young children with differing needs
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and team related skills
- Ability to work independently and multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with best practices for early childhood
- Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, lift and carry objects and participate in daily classroom activities
Qualification Profile
- Highly qualified paraprofessionals as determined by Associate Degree, equivalent college credits or Para-Pro Assessment
- Fluent in English, bilingual a plus
