ED PARA,PRE-K,NC,NON-TITLE I

Orange County Public Schools•Hunters Creek, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides staff support in an educational or child care environment by assisting teachers and pre-kindergarten-age students. Works with children individually or in small groups, providing basic instruction and support for skills developmentally appropriate to preschool-age children. Assists teachers with transporting children to scheduled activities such as lunch, rest time, and restrooms. Performs essential functions according to the needs of assigned teacher(s), along with related duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs of preschool-age children.
Candidates who have passed the Para Assessment, or have an associate’s degree or 60 completed semester credits, may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; evidence must be provided.
Ability to operate, maneuver, or control standard office equipment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise judgment in situations involving generally predefined duties.

Nice To Haves

Previous vocational training or work experience with preschool-age children in a licensed child care environment.
Additional HRS training.
Passing Para Assessment score, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position, with documentation.

Responsibilities

Monitor pre-kindergarten-age children’s activities and behavior, including when classroom teachers are absent, to support physical and environmental safety and appropriate conduct.
Assist teachers in supervising classroom learning activities and provide children with assistance and learning support.
Provide instruction prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills through activities such as games and stories.
Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating student progress; teach individuals and small groups in accordance with instructional guidelines.
Assist children with gross motor activities, including grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running, and fine motor activities such as playing with toys, cutting, and coloring.
Assist with lesson-plan preparation and teacher planning sessions, and contribute to classroom activities and learning tools.
Help identify and report potential learning or communication deficiencies, monitor learning progress, and document learning activities and diagnoses.
Prepare instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing records.
Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources and set up classroom equipment for instructional activities.
Prepare classroom bulletin boards, decorations, and displays of children’s activities.
Maintain attendance records and student seating assignments, and learn assigned bus routes.
Maintain accurate records, including entering scores and other student data using a computer terminal as needed.
Perform assigned monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses, supporting appropriate student conduct.
Provide assistance and instruction or information to students when assigned to various labs.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.