The Preschool Paraeducator performs a variety of instructional and classroom support
and student supervision duties for the purpose of assisting the school and teachers in
instruction, supervision and education of assigned students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Essential Functions

• Assists students, under the direction of certificated staff, for the purpose of
  implementation of plans related to IEP program development, including but not
  limited to, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and
  aversive therapy plans, and activities related to communication and OT/PT IEP goals
• Maintains instructional or reference materials, equipment and/or files and records
  for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable reference
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. field
  trips, playground, classroom, computer lab, lunch room, health room, offices, bus,
  gymnasium, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Facilitate student independence in the instructional setting in a positive and productive manner
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to supported students
• Administer first aid, medical assistance and/or address health care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting assistance when necessary
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. attendance logs, activity reports, correcting papers, recording grades, copying, displays, bulletin boards, collects and distributes papers, answering phones, etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned staff
• Maintain confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff and parents
• Participate in team meetings for the purpose of collaborating and sharing information
• Attends relevant training for the purpose of attaining and maintaining appropriate and current knowledge of specific job and/or district, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures and laws
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Minimum Job Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skilled-based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to legal statues,
organizational rules, etc.; operating standard office equipment including utilizing
pertinent software applications, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions,
decimals, and/or ratios; read a variety of documents and manuals, write documents
following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others, and understand
complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: having
both oral and written language skills, age appropriate activities, stages of child
development and learning styles; computer and internet operations; concepts of
grammar and punctuation (depending on the assignment).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; to organize work and set
priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner; and use basic, job related
equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity
of individuals and/or groups. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and
problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; communicating with
diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality, maintaining regular attendance and
punctuality, meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working
with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized
procedures, performing tasks in a timely manner, working efficiently in small groups
and individually. Continually look for opportunities to have a positive impact on the
district's services.