What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM?
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site: PreK School
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function
Assist Lead Teacher in engaging learning activities for 4-5 year old as directed and monitored by Bright From the Start for lottery funded Pre-K program
Requirements
Educational Level: Appropriate 2 yr. degree (60 semester hours) or posting a passing score on the Paraprofessional Licensing Test and minimum of GED.
Certification/Licensing: Valid Paraprofessional or Aide License.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills, and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: Approved 2025-2026 BFTS See attached salary information from Bright from the Start.
Site: PreK School
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function
Assist Lead Teacher in engaging learning activities for 4-5 year old as directed and monitored by Bright From the Start for lottery funded Pre-K program
Requirements
Educational Level: Appropriate 2 yr. degree (60 semester hours) or posting a passing score on the Paraprofessional Licensing Test and minimum of GED.
Certification/Licensing: Valid Paraprofessional or Aide License.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills, and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: Approved 2025-2026 BFTS See attached salary information from Bright from the Start.
- Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
- Demonstrates appropriate communication skills as applicable for the job.
- Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
- Complies with system Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
- Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
- Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
- Participates in appropriate training, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
- Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
- Exhibits time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls during work hours.
- Takes direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
- Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
- Disciplines students with fairness and equity.
- Assists classroom teacher in planning and implementing technology enriched activities.
- Assists in student assessment and record keeping. Prepares reports as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment. Maintains records of computer maintenance.
- Facilitates troubleshooting and repair of equipment including communicating needs with appropriate personnel.
- Promotes responsible use of materials and equipment.
- Handles ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
- Reviews software for computer lab curriculum.
- Adheres to and promotes copyright laws and system Acceptable Use Policy.
- Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
- Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.