Substitute Preschool Paraprofessional

Tanque Verde Unified School District; Arizona; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking Paraprofessional Substitute applicants for its Preschool program. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess at least 6 months of experience with young children. Key responsibilities include assisting with instructional efforts, monitoring student behavior, and addressing health and safety needs. Knowledge of CPR and first aid is essential for this role, which offers valuable experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum age requirement.
• At least 6 months experience in working with children aged 0 to 8.
• TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teacher.
• Assist students with lesson assignments under teacher's guidance.
• Provide instruction using various methods.
• Monitor students for safety and health needs.
• Assist students with toileting and diapering needs where applicable.

Skills

Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques

Skill in developing activities to enhance child development

Skill in working with children

Ability to read and interpret important documents

Ability to write grammatically correct correspondence

Ability to manage stressful situations

Ability to calculate figures and perform mathematical applications

Ability to work effectively on a computer

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional Substitute applications are open and continuous for Tanque Verde Preschool.

In order to be considered, applicant must meet all requirements as determined by licensing.

Date Posted: 8/7/2023

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months experience in birth to age 8
• TB test

Examples of Duties:

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts under the guidance of the teacher.
• Provides instruction for a number of students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing, under the guidance of the teacher.
• Makes adaptations to material and instructions under the guidance of the teacher.
• Ensures safety of the student and be aware of and attentive to the medical needs of the student.
• Escorts special need students and relieves other aides for breaks.
• Monitors digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
• Assist students in toileting needs.
• Provides diapering of students as needed.
• Monitors students and advises on appropriate behavior.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• May feed students meals, snacks, and drinks.
• Monitor digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
• Provide restraint on an as-needed basis may be required.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques.
• Skill in developing activities to enhance child development.
• Skill in working with children.
• Ability to read and interpret important documents such as reference manuals, etc.
• Ability to write correspondence that is grammatically correct.
• Ability to maintain composure and to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and perform mathematical applications such as discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to work effectively on a computer in word processing and database management environments.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.