IMMEDIATE OPENINGS---(2) - Paraprofessionals

About the position

The Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of children, allowing teachers more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The incumbent must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Works individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listens to reading groups, or assists answering questions.
• Supervises outside playground activities.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks.
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Performs clerical tasks.
• Treats all children with dignity and respect.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follows directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.
• Assists with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as field trips, play periods, lunchroom activities, and dismissal.
• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff.
• Promotes high academic achievement for all children.
• Promotes a greater focus on teaching and learning.
• Promotes flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance.
• Promotes improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Commitment to company values.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 years experience in a classroom setting with children.
• Associates degree, childcare license, or paraprofessional certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Full benefits package for all full-time staff members.