Pre-K Classroom Support Specialist

Southwest ISD; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD is seeking a paraprofessional/pre-Kinder aide to assist classroom teachers in achieving instructional goals and to help individual students or small groups reach the class skill level. The role supports a well-organized classroom and maximizes student engagement with available resources.

Responsibilities include reading with students, monitoring behavior, and serving as a key contact for substitutes while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct throughout the school

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED and ESSA or NCLB Certificate OR Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college; fingerprinting check required.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills; good classroom management; maintain confidentiality.
• Experience: Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work with students, parents, community, coworkers, and administration.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral activities with students.
• Inform the regular teacher about any problems or special information regarding a student.
• Monitor students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Serve as the primary information resource for substitute teachers in the regular teacher's absence.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality of student information.
• Attend to daily attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associates degree or 48 college hours

Job description

Southwest ISD is seeking a paraprofessional/pre-Kinder aide to assist classroom teachers in achieving instructional goals and to help individual students or small groups reach the class skill level. The role supports a well-organized classroom and maximizes student engagement with available resources.

Responsibilities include reading with students, monitoring behavior, and serving as a key contact for substitutes while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct throughout the school