Preschool Instructional Assistant
About The Position
Work under the direction of the classroom teacher to assist individual students with tasks assigned by the teacher; assist students in small groups and individual learning situations; and monitor class while teacher works with groups or individuals. Follow directions from the classroom teacher. Assist the classroom teacher with making instructional materials. Assist the teacher with instructional and other clerical duties. Administer to the physical needs of students. Support teachers in providing positive learning opportunities. Perform lunchroom, playground, restroom, and/or bus supervision as assigned by the principal. Assist the principal with clerical duties. Perform student health and safety related tasks necessary for a particular student or students including, but not limited to, health care services related to students with diabetes, basic life support, therapeutic, and sanitary service, and taking other actions reasonably necessary to prevent harm or injury to a student as determined by the student's Individual Health Plan (IHP), Individual Education Plan (IEP), or 504 Plan. Perform other duties assigned by the teacher and the Principal.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent PLUS demonstration of the qualifications by having obtained one of the following:
- Two (2) years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; OR
- An associate's (or higher) degree; OR
- Passed the State approved examination (ParaPro Assessment)
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree or CDA Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist individual students with tasks assigned by the teacher
- Assist students in small groups and individual learning situations
- Monitor class while teacher works with groups or individuals
- Follow directions from the classroom teacher
- Assist the classroom teacher with making instructional materials
- Assist the teacher with instructional and other clerical duties
- Administer to the physical needs of students
- Support teachers in providing positive learning opportunities
- Perform lunchroom, playground, restroom, and/or bus supervision as assigned by the principal
- Assist the principal with clerical duties
- Perform student health and safety related tasks necessary for a particular student or students including, but not limited to, health care services related to students with diabetes, basic life support, therapeutic, and sanitary service, and taking other actions reasonably necessary to prevent harm or injury to a student as determined by the student's Individual Health Plan (IHP), Individual Education Plan (IEP), or 504 Plan
- Perform other duties assigned by the teacher and the Principal
Benefits
- Paid sick days
- Pension benefits
- 180 day work schedule for 5.9 hours per day during the school year
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
