Preschool Paraeducator 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students in an individual, small group, and classroom settings under the supervision of the building administrator and classroom teacher. To work with the preschool team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Requirements

• AA, BA degree or Para certification
• Certification in CPR and First Aid for infant, child, and adult, or willingness to obtain certification
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Ability to work well with classroom teachers, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of students as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignments
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Ability to use office equipment
• May require physical activity including standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs), sitting on the floor, and swift movements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for preschool aged students with instruction,classroom management, behavior support, and daily routines to promote the development of learners.
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Supervise students during recess, bus times, and lunch times by monitoring behavior and safety of activities
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Use positive behavior strategies under the direction of the teacher and/or specialist.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree