Preschool Instructional Assistant, Crossroads Elementary

Preschool Instructional Assistant

Qualifications: 

                             at least 60 hours of college credit or

                             an Associate's Degree or 

                             a passing score on the Ketucky Paraprofessional Test. 

Reports To:

                             Preschool Teacher, Building Principal,

                             Preschool Coordinator, and Superintendent.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

                         1. Tutors individuals or small groups of

                             students.

                         2. Reinforces and implements instruction as 

                             directed by the teacher.

                         3. Maintains progress of students.

                         4. Participates as a member of an

                             instructional team including the

                             admissions and Release Committees

                             when necessary.

                         5. Assists with lesson planning.

                         6. Assists in administering diagnostic and

                             other tests; scores and records test

                             information.

                         7. Reads, understands, and assists in

                             implementing, recording, and

                             monitoring students’ IEP.

                         8. Performs routine clerical duties such as

                             preparation of instructional and

                             classroom materials; operates copy

                             machines; maintains classroom records  

                             and attendance records.

                         9. Provides support to the teacher by

                             setting up work or center area, displays

                             and exhibits, operation audio-visual

                             equipment, distributing and collecting

                             papers and supplies.

                       10. Assists in overseeing students at all

                             times.

                       11. Assists students in such physical tasks

                             as putting on and taking off outerwear,

                             moving from room to room, using the

                             restroom and others.

                       12. Serves as a bus monitor when

                             necessary.

                       13. Assists students in getting on and off the  

                             bus.

                       14. Assists students by providing proper

                             examples, emotional support, and a

                       15. Confers with teachers concerning

                             programs and materials to meet student

                             needs.

                       16. Makes home visits with the teacher as

                             necessary.

                       17. Assures the health and safety of

                             students by following health and safety

                             practices and regulations.

                       18. Directs group activities of students as

                             assigned; assists in monitoring the

                             cafeteria and playground activities as

                             assigned; assist in emergency drills,

                             assemblies, play periods, and field

                             trips.

                       19. Participates in meetings and

                             professional development activities as

                             assigned.

                       20. Performs related duties as assigned.

Terms of Service:

                             Classified Schedule set by the Board of Education

Evaluations:

                             Principal / Preschool Director