PreK Instructional Aide: Focus & Self-Reg Support

DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dover Public School District is seeking a Student Success Aide to work with the principal, counselor, and teachers to support kindergarten and first grade students. The role focuses on developing self-regulation, focus, and organization through targeted interventions.

Responsibilities include real-time coaching on brain skills, breaking tasks into micro-tasks, using visual schedules, and coordinating with counselors and teachers to align with daily lesson plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 48 college credits at an institution of higher education.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Pass a State-approved assessment that assesses reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Responsibilities

• Skill Coaching: Support students with impulse control, emotional regulation, task initiation, and cognitive flexibility.
• Scaffolding: Break down multi-step directions into micro-tasks for students with working memory challenges.
• Visual Supports: Use visual schedules, first-then boards, and checklists to aid transitions.
• Redirection: Provide proactive cues to maintain focus during instruction and centers.
• Team Consultation: Collaborate with counselors, principals, and teachers to align with lesson plans.
• Data Collection: Maintain brief progress logs on executive function goals.
• Co-Regulation: Model calm problem-solving strategies for students.

Skills

Brain skills

Redirection

Visual supports

Team collaboration

Data tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

State-approved assessment for reading, writing, and math readiness

Job description

The Dover Public School District is seeking a Student Success Aide to work with the principal, counselor, and teachers to support kindergarten and first grade students. The role focuses on developing self-regulation, focus, and organization through targeted interventions.

Responsibilities include real-time coaching on brain skills, breaking tasks into micro-tasks, using visual schedules, and coordinating with counselors and teachers to align with daily lesson plans.