What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Little Panthers Preschool?
JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - Little Panthers Preschool
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Some college or experience
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required
REPORTS TO: Preschool Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teacher; Building Principal
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
- Works cooperatively with teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
- Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom
- Assists the teacher by observing and supervising classroom activities
- Provides one-on-one and group instruction as directed by the classroom teacher
- Demonstrates confidentiality
- Assembles materials to be used in a particular unit
- Helps in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials
- Interacts with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills
- Supports the teacher by documenting objective observation notes
- Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
- Assists with field trips
- Other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher or Preschool Principal
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Skills in human relations and leadership
- Auditory and visual skills