Position Title: Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment: 180 Days / 35 hours per week

Evaluated By: Director of Early Childhood

Job Summary

The Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional is responsible for

Employment Requirements

• High school diploma and pass the praxis pro test or have 60 credit hours
• Presents a neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Presents qualities of courtesy, willingness to learn, and cheerfulness.

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties - Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
• Assist teacher in any way possible
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Assist students getting off and on the bus, moving throughout the building, and with daily procedures and activities upon arrival and dismissal from the classroom.
• Assist students with the following activities as needed, based on levels of independence: toileting, hand washing, academic beginning concepts, crafts, free choice activities, and learning centers.
• Follow established procedures of classroom management and/or specific behavior intervention plans
• Works under the direction of the Special Education Preschool Teacher to assist with classroom organizational needs
• Works actively with the preschool team (Director of Early Childhood, teacher, paraprofessionals, Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Assistant).
• Meets all aspects of the Classified Employee Handbook
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as required
• Complete any and all requirements pertaining to Paths to Quality accreditation

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5 hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - constantly
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 50lbs.) - occasionally

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.