Preschool Assistant, Shawsheen Elementary School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant at Shawsheen Elementary School is responsible for supervising student conduct, instructing individual or small groups of students, supporting school-wide assessment, and performing other duties and clerical tasks as assigned. This role involves working with students to reinforce instructional material, assisting with computer assignments and classroom activities, and supporting students' access to the curriculum through various means, including assistive technology. The assistant will also instruct small groups in assigned content areas, administer selected assessments, and perform clerical duties such as copying, laminating, data entry, and filing. Interaction with technology, including hardware and software programs, is essential. The position requires monitoring students in various settings, implementing the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and assisting with lesson plans. The role requires the ability to sit for long periods, manage numerous distractions, and possess visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity. Additionally, the ability to move quickly and lift up to 50 lbs is necessary.

Requirements

• AA degree preferred or 48 semester hours of approved college credit.
• Passing scores on the Work Keys exam.
• Basic knowledge of computer data entry.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures and office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of reading, arithmetic, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and district staff.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Willingness to learn assistive technology software.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student conduct.
• Instructs individual or small groups of students.
• Supports school-wide assessment.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material planned and/or presented by classroom teacher.
• Assists with computer assignments and various classroom activities.
• Supports individual student's access to the curriculum (i.e., note taking, reading, assistive technology, etc.).
• Instructs small groups in assigned content areas in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers selected assessments in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers tests and other assignments as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties, such as: copying, laminating, record keeping, data entry and filing, and cutting and pasting.
• Interacts with technology for data entry and instruction including hardware and software programs such interactive white boards, document cameras, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web based systems.
• Monitors students before, during and after school, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Implements school's PBIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with lesson plans.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
• sick leave
• discretionary leave
• vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree