Preschool Paraprofessional

Canon City Schools•Canon City, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s) and provides instructional, supervisory general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. This role requires a High School diploma or equivalency, effective communication and social skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere. The position involves implementing schedules and routines, communicating with parents, working with students individually, in small groups, or in full classroom settings, and supporting school-wide and classroom management plans. Additional duties include attending preschool-required training and potentially obtaining a substitute license to support certified teachers. The role also emphasizes maintaining good security practices with technology and reporting any breaches. The job description is subject to change based on the needs of the District.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.
Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possess an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be preferred.
Effective Communication and Social Skills.
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
CDE Substitute License when necessary.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
Integrity, trust and work ethic to work with little supervision.
Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
Must pass pre-employment physical.
Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs).
Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.

Nice To Haves

Possess an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes.

Responsibilities

Implement schedules and routines under the direction of the supervising teacher.
Communicate with parents.
Work 1-to-1, in small groups, or full classroom settings with students.
Support school-wide and classroom management plans.
Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
Attend all preschool-required training.
May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
May be required to obtain a substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed.
May be required to transport students in a district vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
Be knowledgeable about the job.
Always strive to stay on task and produce high-quality work.
Implement appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data.
Maintain good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
Report actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
Follow all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.