Pre-School Paraprofessional

Arkansas Department of Education•Russellville, AR

53d

About The Position

Job Title: Parapros Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department. Qualifications of Employment: High school diploma or GED required Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees) Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed) Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves Professional communication skills All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred Proper grammar usage with English All: Basic computer skills Typing, email Clerks: Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred Preschool parapros only: Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD) Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years Parapros: Parapros Special ed parapro ALE parapro

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees)
Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)
Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs
Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves
Professional communication skills
Proper grammar usage with English
Basic computer skills
Typing, email
Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)
Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred
Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc)
Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers
Substitute if needed
Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district
Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics
Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty
Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work
Restraint & De-escalation training
Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.
May need to grade student work
Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed
Uphold confidentiality - FERPA
Mandated Reporter
Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool
Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures
Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc)
Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance
Parent communication regarding students
Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days
Follow all RSD policies and procedures
Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation
Other duties as assigned