Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide

Alpine School District•American Fork, UT

11h•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide within the Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Secondary category. The role involves supporting preschool students in various learning and daily living activities under the supervision of a teacher. The position is non-contract and does not offer benefits. The hourly rate is $15.61 for untrained individuals, with an option to complete in-district training to qualify for $16.62 (Lane 6).

Requirements

age 16+
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with the teacher, related servers, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Facilitates preschool students' learning (e.g. pre-academics, art, science, music, dramatic play, and movement activities, etc.) for the purpose of improving the students' academic success and transition to elementary school.
Manages student behavior under supervision of the teacher for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors individuals and/or groups of preschool students in a variety of educational setting (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, loading/unloading buses, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Actively engages with students in activities for the purpose of modeling appropriate participation and behavioral expectations.
Assists the teacher to assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals.
Assists preschool aged children with a variety of daily living skills (e.g. diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of providing instruction and addressing personal care needs.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing a safe learning environment; and meeting mandated requirements.
Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Responds to inquiries from students, co-workers, and administrators as assigned for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction to appropriate sources.
Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
Administers first aid and/or dispense medications for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.