Classroom Paraprofessional

Classroom Paraprofessional-Little Panthers Preschool

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Job Title: Classroom Paraprofessional-Little Panthers Preschool

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Some college or experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required

Reports To: Building Principal

Receives Guidance From: Teacher; Building Principal

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

Terms of Employment: 4-6 hours/day; school year only (9 months)

Job Goal: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the student

Essential Duties:

• Consistent and punctual "on-site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Performs supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls, and classroom
• Works cooperatively with the teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
• Communicates positive support of children in the classroom
• Assists the teacher by observing and supervising classroom activities
• Provides one-on-one and group instruction as directed by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrates confidentiality
• Assembles materials to be used in a particular unit
• Duplicates instructional materials
• Prepares bulletin boards and charts
• Helps in the care of the room
• Reads to students, listens to students read
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, etc.
• Alerts the teacher to the needs of students
• Assist with the inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assists with field trips
• Makes educational games and aids
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or early childhood program director

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills