Kindergarten Instructional Aide — Special Needs Support

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack's Paraprofessional (Instructional) for Kindergarten at Westside Elementary supports certified staff by guiding students, reinforcing reading, language arts, math, and computer basics, and handling non-instructional duties to keep classrooms focused.

Under supervision, you may assist with assessments, field trips, lunch and bus duties, parent communication, and inclusion of students with special needs, contributing to curriculum development and student achievement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ParaPro test or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Experience supporting students with diverse needs is desirable.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-ting procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills

Instructional support

Reading assistance

Math support

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree / 48 hours of college credit / ParaPro Test

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Applitrack's Paraprofessional (Instructional) for Kindergarten at Westside Elementary supports certified staff by guiding students, reinforcing reading, language arts, math, and computer basics, and handling non-instructional duties to keep classrooms focused.

Under supervision, you may assist with assessments, field trips, lunch and bus duties, parent communication, and inclusion of students with special needs, contributing to curriculum development and student achievement.