FUNCTION: To assist the teacher in meeting the needs of children with developmental delays or disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the supervision and instruction of individual children and groups of children;

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist children in reaching developmental milestones;

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, work with small groups of children to reinforce the classroom program;

Assist with safe supervision of children;

Assist in the application of child management procedures;

Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of all children;

Assist in the sanitation and preparation of child specific developmental learning areas including but not limited to the classroom, play areas, gymnasium equipment, outdoor play structures and equipment, meal and/or snack areas;

Clerical and record keeping tasks necessary to support the documentation required by the program;

Assist in the recording and maintaining of child performance data;

Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials;

Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned;

Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;

Participate as an effective team member;

Participate in professional growth activities;

Comply with district’s rules and policies;

Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations;

Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher;

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: 

CDA, AA degree, two years of full-time college preferred; or, a passing score on the paraprofessional exam; 

Ability to organize and communicate effectively;

Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures;

Ability to provide care for children’s physical needs;

Ability to consistently project a friendly and supportive attitude;

Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification;

Attend Safety First Training;

Obtain a food handler's permit;

Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures;

Proven work ethic;

Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation;

Successful completion of fingerprinting and approved registry with the Central Background Registry through the Early Learning Division.

RATE OF PAY:

$15.15 per hour

$1000 annual Special Education stipend (prorated)

SCHEDULE:

32 hours per week

8 hours per day

Work days are based upon the KFCS Board approved district calendar (prorated based upon start date)