SPED PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL II

Minidoka County School District•ACEQUIA, ID

18h

About The Position

The SPED Preschool Paraprofessional II assists a SPED preschool teacher with classroom, testing, and administrative duties. The position works with individual students and small groups to increase basic learning skills. Principal duties are performed in a classroom environment. This is a 7-hour-per-day position following a ten-month work schedule. It does not include a benefits package; it offers one sick day per month and four personal days annually. Compensation is based on the classified salary schedule. Employment is contingent upon Board approval, a successful federal background check, and a pre-employment drug-free workplace screen. Classified employees are at-will employees.

Requirements

Meet Idaho Code 08.02.02.007.10 paraprofessional requirements.
Have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist with instruction or student preparation through a state-approved academic assessment, or have two years of study at an accredited postsecondary institution, or hold an associate degree or higher.
Know basic educational procedures and objectives, including curriculum implementation, educational software, student evaluation and grading, record and report preparation, and classroom management.
Know basic tutoring methods and procedures.
Be able to operate classroom instructional equipment, standard office equipment, a personal computer, and job-related software.
Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures.
Interpret and modify classroom instructions, materials, and presentations to the appropriate learning level of assigned students.
Prepare and provide basic classroom services, including instruction, tutoring, student evaluation, curriculum implementation, materials preparation, and classroom management.
Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation.
Perform basic office tasks, including keyboarding, copying, and filing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff members, and other District personnel.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, handle interruptions, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Manage time and schedules, meet deadlines, and set task priorities.
Be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive hand movements.
Meet physical demands that may include standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, grasping, and reaching, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successfully complete a federal background check and pre-employment drug-free workplace screen.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and classroom assistance to support teachers in the Title I program.
Tutor eligible students and provide individual and group assistance and direction.
Assist with testing to determine student needs.
Process registration, attendance, evaluation, and related records for eligible students.
Prepare and maintain files, records, logs, reports, and other required program documentation.
Perform administrative tasks, including keyboarding, copying, and filing.
Assist teachers with classroom activities, classroom management, grading papers, clerical and record-keeping duties, creating and updating reports and files, and other documentation.
Perform student observations as directed.
Perform substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher.
Participate in appropriate training, workshops, and in-service programs.
Maintain student and District confidentiality.
Perform work in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Perform teacher assistant, lunchroom, playground, bus, and other monitoring duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.