What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Para Educator (Pre-K) position at Reno County Educational Cooperative?
Reno County Education Cooperative and the Early Education Center is seeking special education classroom aides for preschool programs at our EEC sites:
Early Education Center - Hutchinson
Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Hutchinson
Yoder Little Learners - Yoder
Paraeducators are a critical team member providing assistance in instruction and other direct services to students to help ensure a positive, safe, and supportive learning community. Our success as an organization, and student's success as they prepare for life after high school, is highly influenced by paraprofessionals.
An RCEC Paraeducator generally assists the assigned students under the supervision and guidance of the teacher with:
- Implementing modifications and supports defined in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Instructional support.
- Group and individual activities and projects.
- Planning and organizing learning experiences.
- Monitoring behavior, health, or physical needs of students.
- Data collection and record-keeping.
- Personal care and sanitary needs.
- Timely and consistent communication and mobility assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding and compassion for all children.
- Professional initiative, to problem-solve and take over when needed.
- Creativity for positive input into the program.
- Adaptability for all new situations and programs.
- Maintain confidentiality with all information about children and families.
- Good judgment in unpredictable situations throughout the day.
- Courtesy and tact with all other personnel.
- Dependability with regular attendance and punctuality.
Pay: $13.25 - $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15