What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool SPED Paraprofessional, 26/27 School Year position at Field Early Childhood Center?
Summary
The job of the Preschool Paraprofessional is to support the teacher-classroom in the development, implementation and monitoring of a program designed to enhance the success of students academically and behaviorally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position must:
- Have the ability to understand, and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Assist in managing the behavior of students
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as requested by administration
- Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned
- Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
- Data collection as required by teacher and administrators
- Small group remediation as directed
Education Requirements: There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.
1) Complete 60 hours of college credit
2) Have an Associate's Degree or higher
3) Pass the Paraprofessional Assessment
4) Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE