Early Childhood Paraeducator

Council Bluffs Community School District•Council Bluffs, IA

46d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Early Childhood Paraeducator Early Learning Center 8. 0 hours per day plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch break 9:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (includes a 30 minute lunch break) 187 days per year $15.76 - $16.21 per hour (depends on experience) Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, paid holidays, paid personal leave, summers off, and more! You must meet at least ONE (1) of the following to be qualified: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR Possess an associates degree, OR Complete a paraeducator certificate course, OR Complete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) NOT QUALIFIED? I can help! Call Tammy at 712-396-2357

Requirements

Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR
Possess an associates degree, OR
Complete a paraeducator certificate course, OR
Complete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Responsibilities

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Assists with group instructional reinforcement, supporting students at teacher's direction, as needed.
Ability to work in multiple rooms, collaborating with numerous people.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule on a daily basis.
Assists in assessing students on age-appropriate skills in multiple developmental areas, including social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, mathematics, and cognitive development.
Assists teachers in maintaining program accreditation requirements related to health, safety, and sanitation.
Assists teachers with daily care routines for all children.
Assists teachers in promoting a positive learning environment.
Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.
Utilizes conflict resolution techniques to assist students in solving problems.
Participates in and implements ongoing training and professional development related to early childhood development and education.
Assists teachers with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student, as needed.
Assists teachers in supervision of students including, but not limited to: arrival/dismissal, loading/unloading buses, classroom, playground, individualized settings.
Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.
Assists teachers with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.
Annually completes CPI: Verbal De-escalation Training
Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.