PreK Instructional Aide FY 26/27

Job Title:                  PreK Instructional Aide

Location:                  RCEs/RCHS

Reports to:              Principal

FLSA Status:            Non-exempt

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; must work under the direct supervision of and in close and frequent proximity with a highly qualified teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ASSIGNED TASKS:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

♦ Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information

♦ Discusses assigned teaching area with the classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;

♦ Assists in delivering instructions to students

♦ Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)

♦ Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs

♦ Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts

♦ Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in cleanup activities, etc.)

♦ Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff

♦ Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;

♦ Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

♦ Assists the teacher(s) in grading student work

♦ Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed

♦ Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another

♦ Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under the supervision and/or direction of the classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s)

♦ Attends required meetings and in-services

♦ Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date

♦ Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies

♦ Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff/student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model

♦ Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior for the students served

♦ Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

♦ Performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Two years of college, 12 undergraduate credits in math/English or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy

and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION:

The building administrator, with collaboration from the classroom teacher, will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Rappahannock County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, age or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA regulations. RCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries please contact Carol Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Rappahannock County Public Schools, at 6 School House Road, Washington, Virginia 22747, (540-227-0023).