Paraprofessional Pre-K

Somerset Academy Lone Star

Job Title: General Education Paraprofessional- Pre-K

Primary Purpose:

Provide resources and support to teachers and students. Work is under the supervision of a teacher or school administrator and involves aiding individuals and groups of students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved Paraprofessional training course related to the field of work and experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children; or 60 hours of college credit; or a combination of training and experience. Must satisfactorily pass a background/fingerprinting check.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Bilingual- proficient Spanish speaker preferred
• Able to work flexible hours-some evenings and weekends may be required

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work includes aiding in classrooms, libraries, and laboratories

2. Assist in supervision of students

3. Assist with the preparation of teaching aids and the assembly of materials as directed by the teacher

4. Assist in maintaining records

5. General assistance functions designed to fulfill the instructional, social and/or behavioral goals and objectives as planned by the teachers

6. Perform various other general support duties as needed

7. Assist with the physical needs of exceptional students

8. Manage and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of the student.

9. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Classroom students

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, fax machine, laminating machine and copier.

Working Conditions:

May be required to lift 5-10 lbs frequently, 10-50 lbs occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently. Able to maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent use of voice/vocals. Moderate noise levels. Moderate walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting. May work indoors and outdoors in varying climate conditions. Subject to visual acuity, speech/hearing, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Funding Sources: Title I, Part A either totally or in part. This position is grant-funded: therefore, continuation of employment is contingent upon available grant funds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Educational Aide Certificate or 60 hours of college (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27,000