Paraprofessional Pre-K OSR (Possible)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Alabama seeks a Preschool Assistant to support the instructional program and help students learn. Reports to the principal and requires a High School diploma or GED, a CDA credential or 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, at least 12 months of experience, a valid substitute certificate, and a background check.

Salary is based on the district's 187-day salary schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CDA credential or 9 college credits in ECE/Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 12 months experience in early childhood or OSR approved settings.
• Must hold or obtain a valid substitute certificate.
• Background check must be completed at employer's expense.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of preschool instructional program.
• Provide assistance to students during arrival and departure.
• Assist lead teacher with preparing classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Help care for and secure classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Conduct academic and social activities with individuals and small groups.
• Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
• Help with toileting, feeding and personal-care needs.
• Accompany students during transitions (PE, lunch, library, etc.).
• Alert lead teacher to observed needs or concerns with individual students.
• Assist with classroom management and clerical tasks, including behavior observation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) OR 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

12 months experience in early childhood or OSR approved settings

Valid substitute certificate

Criminal background check by Alabama State Department of Education

Job description

Reports To: Principal

Salary: Based on salary schedule for 187 days.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their

development as mature, able, responsible members of society.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) OR at least 9 credit hours of college coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
3. Possess appropriate experience (at least 12 months) working in early childhood or experience in other OSR approved settings.
4. Must hold or obtain a valid substitute certificate.
5. Must complete a criminal background check through the Alabama State Department of Education at your own expense.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in all areas of preschool instructional program.
2. Provide assistance to students when arriving and departing.
3. Assist lead teacher with preparing classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
4. Assist in caring for and securing classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
5. Conducts academic and social activities with individuals and small groups.
6. Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
7. Help students with toileting needs, feeding and other personal-care needs.
8. Accompany students when transitioning from classroom to PE, lunch, library, computer, etc.
9. Alerts lead teacher to any observed needs or concerns with individual students.
10. Assist with classroom management.
11. Assist with clerical work, including observing and recording behavior.
12. Assist with clean-up of room and equipment at the end of the day.
13. Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and performance.
14. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.