Preschool Paraprofessional
Tanque Verde Unified School District•Tanque Verde, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a Preschool Paraprofessional. This is a 10 hour per week position. In order to be considered, applicant must meet all requirements as determined by licensing.
Requirements
- 18 years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 6 months experience in birth to age 8
- Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
- TB test
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques.
- Skill in developing activities to enhance child development.
- Skill in working with children.
- Ability to read and interpret important documents such as reference manuals, etc.
- Ability to write correspondence that is grammatically correct.
- Ability to maintain composure and to manage stressful situations.
- Ability to calculate figures and perform mathematical applications such as discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
- Ability to work effectively on a computer in word processing and database management environments.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts under the guidance of the teacher.
- Provides instruction for a number of students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing , under the guidance of the teacher.
- Makes adaptations to material and instructions under the guidance of the teacher.
- Ensure safety of the student and be aware of and attentive to the medical needs of the student.
- Escorts special need students and relieve other aides for breaks.
- Monitors digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
- Assist students in toileting needs.
- Provide diapering of students as needed.
- Performs data collection as directed.
- Monitors students and advises on appropriate behavior.
- May feed students meals, snacks, and drinks.
- Provide restraint on an as-needed basis may be required.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
