BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE : Pre-K Paid Helper

REPORTS TO : Principal

DEFINITION : Under the direction of the classroom teacher, performs a variety of basic non-instructional related duties to pre-k. Assists teachers by working with individuals and/or small groups of students. Assists with classroom organizational and administrative tasks. Monitors classroom and hallways. Assists teachers with preparation of materials. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Enforces school safety rules and regulations.

Greets students. Assists students with routine procedures such as opening lockers, finding their names, arrival activities, and breakfast. Monitors students during bathroom breaks. Assists students with aspects of their toileting and self-care.

Assists the pre-k or kindergarten teacher with administrative tasks such as the lunch count, attendance, and checking backpacks and folders.

Assists in maintaining discipline and encouraging appropriate student behavior, as modeled by the teacher. Monitors student behavior in halls, cafeterias, and other assembly areas.

Facilitates students' on-task behavior by providing reinforcement and refocusing prompts.
Redirects students who need assistance focusing.

Assists with the distribution of materials. Arranges center tables for activities. Sits with students.
Sets up materials for lessons. Records student responses on teacher-created data sheets. Provides non-instructional support for students needing assistance.

Facilitates and assists students at centers and snack. Encourages students to develop self-help skills.

Works with pre-k students to reinforce skills as directed by classroom teacher. Facilitate students' oral language development and social skills during centers, including reading to students and discussing the story.

Facilitates movement within the classroom and school environment. Facilitate children's play during gross motor periods. Accompanies students on curricular field trips.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training, and Experience :
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent required .
Experience working with early childhood population is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates :
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities.
Skill in verbal communications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
Ability to provide assistance and support services to students.
Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and other school personnel.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class entails physical activities such as frequent walking and standing, lifting and carrying, and related physical duties associated with assisting early childhood students.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing a background, DSS, and criminal history check. Employees must have submitted an application for employment to the Office of Temporary Services.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/ . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19

SALARY: $ 18.00 per hour

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-8952