Special Education Paraeducator - PreK/K

KIPP•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Assists teachers and school administrators in planning and providing classroom instruction to students. Works with students individually and in small groups implementing lesson plans, assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, and assisting with classroom management. Assists teachers in coordinating instructional activities with other teachers, resource teachers, parents, and service providers. Employees in this job class are required to be highly qualified by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) criteria.

Requirements

Graduation from High school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
At least 48 college credits from an accredited college or university or successful completion of the MSDE Para Pro Assessment
One year of experience working with children
Understanding of what motivates student learning
Understanding of the curriculum in the classroom to which assigned
Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar and arithmetic
Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children including those who have special needs
Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to make decisions in accordance with City Schools¿ policies, procedures, and general practice
Ability to work effectively with staff and children
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain clerical and student records
Ability to perform routine and non-routine instructional tasks
A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore.

Responsibilities

Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.
Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, strategies, activities, and materials.
Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, and other instruction related activities or professional development.
Assists teachers in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management.
Assists in administering tests and assessments.
Observes and gathers assessment data on students and assists in reviewing assessments and progress reports.
Discusses observations and progress of students with instructional staff.
Prepares a variety of instructional materials, audio-visual aids, and reports, as requested.
Assists in maintaining an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
Performs clerical support tasks including correction of tests and work papers, maintaining attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, maintaining inventory, and reproduction of instructional related materials.
Supervises and monitors students in off-site instruction and on field trips.
May supervise play periods and playground activities of children.
May attend to younger children during rest periods.
May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.
Implement and collect data according to the student's behavior intervention plan.
Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.