Early Childhood PreK 3-year-old Paraprofessional Educator

CONTRACT DAYS:        171 days
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE:   Yes - Fully paid BC/BS health insurance and Delta Dental.

FLSA STATUS:              Non-exempt position

EVALUATED BY:           Building Principal

PURPOSE:  The classroom Paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of preschool students. To accomplish these tasks, the Paraprofessional has to work closely with the staff and administration of USD 343 Early Childhood Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license (prefer Kansas)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Health and Tuberculin Certificates on file (after employee offer is made)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance.
• Assure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Assists in the instruction and supervision of students.
• Displays adaptability in new situations,
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 343.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of each child through effective communication.
• Displays good judgment in decision-making situations.
• Responds positively to constructive suggestions for improvement.
• Utilizes time constructively and effectively.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Serves as a role model for children in behavior, appearance, and grooming
• The ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• Interacts professionally with all staff members of the school district and community.
• Works effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality of classroom, student, and family information.
• Interacts professionally with other staff members.
• Attend staffing and general staff meetings, as appropriate.
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
• Ability to react to changes and frequent interruptions productively and positively and handle other duties as assigned by the building Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Explanation:

1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
2. Requires prolonged (over 50% of the time) standing and walking.
3. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy* objects or materials.
4. Driving skills and physical ability are required to drive a vehicle. Some positions require driving from one building to another.
5. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

* ”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in a stressful environment and work in various climate environments outside.  The employee may be exposed to students who have aggressive behavior tendencies. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $14 - $17