Paraprofessional at GLASS Linnwood Developmental Pre-school

Paraprofessional at GLASS Linnwood Developmental Pre-school JobID: 1277 Date Posted: 2/11/2022

POSITION TITLE

Paraprofessional-Preschool GLASS RATE 15.40 per hour

HOURS

29 Hours per week (during school year only)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Preschool Paraprofessionals work directly under the supervision of a classroom teacher. All paraprofessionals are responsible to ensure the safety and instruction of students across all activities and locations. Also, paraprofessionals are responsible to maintain complete confidentiality about students and their records.

REPORTS TO

The Program Aide reports directly to the classroom teacher.

REQUIREMENTS

Meet LSC/GLASS highly qualified requirements for paraprofessionals (48 college credits or passed ParaPro Assessment) Ability to work and relate well with young children Dependable Punctual and consistent attendance

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with students’ arrival to and departure from school. Assist bus drivers and students with adaptive equipment and monitor the physical welfare of students. Accompany students in different school and community settings; or escort students between different locations, such as from classrooms to libraries, computer labs, resource rooms, other locations within the school, and community-based activity locations. Assist students with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living, following universal precautions. Assist teachers with functional assessment activities to gather information about students’ current levels of performance, both strengths and needs. Work with individual and small groups of students using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities. Tutor individuals or small groups of students using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers and other professional practitioners, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech/language therapists, augmentative and alternative communication consultants, and behavior consultants. Lift, transfer, seat or position students for functional participation in activities using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Carry out gross motor activities recommended by the physical therapist. Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher and behavior consultant. Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study. Conduct prescribed/standardized reading and math programs. Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline. Supervise playground, lunchroom, and study hall. Operate equipment and assistive technology devices, such as audio-visual, office, communication devices, computers, and seating and other positioning equipment. Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards; and maintain classroom supplies. Set up and maintain classroom equipment and learning centers. Prepare individualized instructional materials. Observe and record information about students’ performance and behavior. Record attendance, maintain records, such as grade books and medication administration records, and perform other clerical tasks. Attend staff or IEP meetings at the request of the teacher or administrative personnel. With teacher instruction, will independently study materials to develop skills and knowledge of classroom curriculum/procedures/best practices and use of equipment and/or technology. Perform general duties appropriate to type of class as requested by the Coordinator. Substitute at other program sites as needed with little prior notice. Maintain records of students’ progress. Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:56:40 PM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lafayette School Corporation