Paraeducator II/Preschool - 6-hour - 12 ECE Units Required (Ability to obtain a Child Development Permit within 6 months of employment - Required) - Heald Academy

Lake Elsinore Unified School District•Lake Elsinore, CA

32d

About The Position

The job of "Paraeducator II: Preschool " is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, and relieving pre-school teachers of routine clerical tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma
12 ECE Units Required
Ability to obtain a Child Development Permit within 6 months of employment
General background with some experience in working with and training pre-school age children.
Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and math.
Knowledge of young children's interests and motivations.
Activities and projects which will appeal to young children and further their learning; the psychology of pre-school children and their constructive control.
Basic first aid procedures.
Abilities to interest, lead and work with children constructively and treat fairly and objectively.
Design or assist in designing activities and projects which will appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
Ensure safety of children during activities.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results.
Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Some advanced training in the areas of pre-school or children's center activities and leadership is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists pre-school teachers in keeping children properly and constructively occupied so that they may maximize their learning experiences.
Assists in controlling children's behavior and situations which develop between children.
Accompanies teachers with home visits as needed.
Assists with health care needs of children with special needs.
Assists in planning activities and projects for children and stimulates children's interests.
Provides children with leadership and examples.
Maintains supplies that are needed and help keep rooms orderly and clean.
Accompanies children on walks to park, at play or on field trips.
Helps with snacks and lunches; oversees children resting.
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions to assist the teacher.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.