What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional/Compass Group Leader- Early Education Center position at Alexandria Public Schools?
Building Location: Early Childhood Center
Hours per day: 40 hours per week, 7:45am-4:15pm
4's Preschool Classroom Para Afterschool Childcare
Essential Functions
Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.
Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management program
Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan)
Supervise and monitor students on playground, lunchroom and hallways; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs.
Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.
This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.
Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Compass Group Leader Essential Functions:
- Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
- Follow and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
- Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for participants.
- Communicate with colleagues and parents as needed.
- Maintain a safe environment for participants.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the group.
Salary Range: $17.34-$18.05 w/ an addt'l $3/hour bonus pay.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
- Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- No cost to employees
- Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident
- Ben Extend
Salary : $17 - $18