Paraeducator – Instructional Prekindergarten
About The Position
The paraeducator will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to support the delivery of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. The position is a ten-month position that has the responsibility to provide instructional support to students and support for teachers as needed. The position will support the instructional needs of the classroom. The work is performed under the general direction of the classroom teacher and in collaboration with the school administration. The paraeducator may be assigned by the building principal or the principal’s designee to support any elementary grade level (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5), as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree (documents must be uploaded in application OR Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate (documents must be uploaded in application OR Five years in an Early Childhood Public School before June 30, 2024, with effective evaluation (must be listed in your employment section)
- Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
- Ability to report to work daily and on time
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Possess effective organizational skills
- Possess effective written and oral communication skills
- Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
Nice To Haves
- Related college courses or training
- Experience working with children
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with the classroom teacher or the Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) and at times, works independently to support the instructional goals of the students and class
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
- Assists students with instructional activities and projects, and assists the classroom teacher with maintaining and organizing materials of instruction
- Meets regularly with the teacher at a designated time for planning and evaluating student's progress
- Assists in developing learning activities with the teacher or IRT
- Assists in guiding students in working and playing with others
- Provides escort and assistance to students as necessary
- Assists in the supervision of students on trips and other school-related activities
- Assists teachers in conducting home visits to families as needed
- Assists in the family-style eating opportunities provided to students in the Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Assist teachers and other professionals in maintaining and updating information in student records
- Attends to toileting and diapering needs of students enrolled in the program
- Prepares, under the direction of the teacher or IRT, appropriate learning activities, stations, and materials
- Reinforces learning activities with appropriate audio-visual aids and other materials
- Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and center areas
- Assists in activities planned for and with parents
- Attends workshops and in-service training sessions
- Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
