Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Boone Park Elementary

Arkansas Department of Education•North Little Rock, AR

32d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Pike View Early Childhood Center, you will be an integral part of our educational team, contributing to the academic and developmental growth of our youngest learners. Your role is crucial in providing instructional support and direct services to students and parents within a Pre-K educational setting. Working closely with supervising teachers and building administrators, you will help design and implement educational programs and services that foster a nurturing and enriching environment for young minds to thrive.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applicable technology.
Minimum of a High School Diploma.
An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood is required.
Minimum qualifications as stated in the Education requirements, with a preference for teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses.
Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.

Responsibilities

Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Distribute and collect tests and homework assignments.
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Create teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
Grade homework and tests, recording results.
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas.
Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and on field trips.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students' conduct.
Observe and record students' performance to assess progress.
Organize and display materials and students' work appropriately.
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
Organize and supervise recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Handle administrative tasks such as typing, filing, and duplicating materials.
Distribute teaching materials to students, including textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils.
Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with technology use.
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
Laminate teaching materials for durability.
Assist in implementing therapeutic regimens under the supervision of special education instructors or other professionals.
Provide assistance and assistive devices to disabled students as needed.
Support bus loading and unloading procedures.
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or issues.
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses via communication satellites.
Perform other duties as assigned.