Kindergarten Learning Support Specialist

Saginaw Area Consortium; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in delivering effective instruction and supporting student learning. This role involves adapting activities, administering assignments, and monitoring student behavior across various settings to ensure a safe and productive classroom environment.

Responsibilities also include preparing displays for cultural events, handling light clerical tasks, and reporting observations to the teacher.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Minimum 60 college credits from an accredited institution.
• High School Diploma and a score of 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Previous classroom aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support goals and objectives.
• Assist teacher in instructional process and administer classroom assignments.
• Help evaluate progress of classroom objectives.
• Monitor students in various settings to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays for cultural events.
• Perform general clerical tasks to support instructional materials.
• Report observations and incidents to the teacher.
• Be physically able to sit, stand, walk, bend and move with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-appropriate activities

Experience with young children

Effective communication

Activity scheduling

Classroom equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

60 college credits

High School Diploma + ETS Paraprofessional Assessment 460

Previous classroom aide experience preferred

Job description

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in delivering effective instruction and supporting student learning. This role involves adapting activities, administering assignments, and monitoring student behavior across various settings to ensure a safe and productive classroom environment.

Responsibilities also include preparing displays for cultural events, handling light clerical tasks, and reporting observations to the teacher.