What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARA PROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL position at Red Oak Comm School District?
Paraprofessional- Preschool
Purpose Statement
This job of Preschool Paraprofessional is done for the purpose of providing support to the Red Oak Preschool classroom with specific responsibilities that include working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing support for the classroom teacher.
This job reports to the Principal
Essential Functions
Assist the teacher in adapting classroom activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
Assist the teacher in leading small group or individual lessons for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic and social emotional goals.
Assist the teacher in preparation, planning, and implementation of the curriculum.
Assist students in individual basic needs.
Communicates with classroom teacher for the purpose of student success.
Maintains classroom equipment and materials.
Monitors individuals and or groups of students in variety of settings for purpose of providing safe and positive learning environment.
Provides consistent interactions with students for the purpose of educating students.
Assist teacher in individual student data collection as well as program standard collection.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Other Functions
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
2 years college, associates or bachelor’s degree, para educator certification or CDA are strongly preferred
Must be willing to obtain CDA within 2 years of employment.