Hornet Park Early Childhood Center Paraprofessional

Beech Grove City Schools; Beech Grove (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Grove City Schools seeks an Early Childhood Center Paraprofessional to assist the lead preschool teacher in preparing students for life's possibilities. The role requires empathy for all children, including those with developmental delays, and the ability to follow directions from teachers and administrators while engaging 3- and 4-year-olds in daily activities.

Duties include supervising students, supporting mobility, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with instructional materials

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to meet physical demands and actively engage students in lessons.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups to implement lesson plans and strategies.
• Assist 3- and 4-year old students during classroom activities and routines.
• Follow each student's individualized plan and support mobility when needed.
• Maintain student safety and confidentiality throughout the day.

Skills

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Early Childhood Center Paraprofessional

JOB GOAL:

An early childhood center paraprofessional is an individual who assists the lead preschool teacher in helping ensure that each and every one of our students are prepared for life's possibilities. The paraprofessional must have a passion for working with all children, including those who are developmentally delayed in their communication, learning and/or behavioral domains. The paraprofessional must be willing to take directives from a supervising teacher and/or building administrator. The paraprofessional will be asked to engage in a wide variety of events during the day-to-day workings of the preschool.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on an in-depth basis with individual or small groups of students to execute lesson plans and alternative strategies for maximizing learning experiences.
• Wipe down/sanitize equipment or materials prior to and after a student uses the item(s).
• Follow each assigned student's individualized plan according to the direction provided by the teacher.
• Assist 3- and 4-year old students during classroom activities, snack, personal hygiene, and other school activities.
• May perform specialized health care services to students, such as feeding, changing diapers/toileting and catheterization.
• Assist 3- and 4-year old students with developing independence and self-help skills.
• Monitor and collect individualized data on student-specific needs (behavioral, academic, social, etc.). (training provided)
• Set up areas, and prepare motivational and visually appealing materials as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare, print and implement appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support the academic and/or life skills curriculum being taught.
• Develop and use incentives as positive reinforcement per each student's individualized program.
• Maintain constant supervision of students assigned to him/her and assure student safety throughout the instructional day.
• Help place students in wheelchairs, standers, wedges, and other equipment or devices that are designed to enhance mobility as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality for all students enrolled in the school.
• Provide support and ongoing communication with the supervising teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of stooping, kneeling, sitting in low/small chairs,and transferring/lifting a student to assist them from their wheelchair or other adaptive devices.
• Ability to actively engage students in lessons and discussions.