Early Childhood Center Pre-K Paraprofessional

Woodward Public Schools; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Public Schools seeks an Early Childhood Paraprofessional to assist the assigned teacher in creating a positive learning environment that supports personal, social, and intellectual development of students. You will work closely with staff and administration to implement district policies and classroom routines.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to interruptions while supporting diverse learners under supervision of licensed teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred 60 college hours or NCLB assessment.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file after offer.
• Knowledge of operating office machines.
• Must pass spelling and math tests.
• Desire for career improvement.
• No Child Left Behind certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating development of students; support learning environment.
• Assist in establishing positive learning environment and respond to individual educational needs.
• Ensure activities conform to district guidelines and policies.
• Communicate and cooperate with school staff and community.
• Adapt to change and interruptions while meeting deadlines.
• Operate classroom equipment as required.
• Support district vision and mission.

Skills

Office machines

Spelling & math tests

Career development

No Child Left Behind cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 60 college hours or NCLB assessment

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Early ChildhoodParaprofessional

Job Description

Purpose

EarlyChildhoodParaprofessional will assist the assigned teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of the students. To accomplish these tasks, theEarlyChildhoodParaprofessional shall work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Responsible to

Assigned Teaching Staff and Principal, and Superintendent

Payment rate

Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent and preferred sixty hours of college credit or successful completion of the approved assessment for NCLB.
2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).
3. Knowledge of the operation of various office machines.
4. Must pass spelling and math tests.
5. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
6. No Child Left Behind certification.

Essential Functions

1. Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
2. Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
3. Ability to ensure all activities conforms to district guidelines.
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
5. Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.

1. Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as required.
2. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

1. Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
2. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
3. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities

1. Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
2. Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.
4. Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
5. Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
6. Ability to set up audiovisual equipment.
7. Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
8. Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.
9. Ability to assist in drill work.
10. Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
11. Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
12. Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
13. Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
14. Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the principal or teacher.
15. Ability to Supervise student conduct in the classroom or in such areas as the study hall, library, cafeteria or playground.
16. Develop effective relationships with students and with other staff members.
17. Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the superintendent.

Term of Employment

Support contract, non-exempt from wage and hour

Evaluation

Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.

Reviewed and agreed to by:

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