What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator - Preschool ONE YEAR ONLY position at Boone County Schools?
ONE YEAR ONLY
HOURS : 8 : 30am-3 : 30pm
NOTES : 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $14.34-$19.76(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays
TITLE : Para Educator Preschool
QUALIFICATIONS :
Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross / American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher); or
Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)
Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
Has experience working with children in an organized setting
RESPONSIBLE TO : Principal / Preschool Teacher
JOB GOAL : To assist the teacher in creating and facilitating a developmentally appropriate and responsive environment to meet the needs of each child and of the classroom group as a whole; to serve as a supportive resource to each child’s family.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children based on the High Scope model and incorporating successful strategies from other early childhood and special education methods
Assist physically disabled students (feed, position, toileting)
Work to integrate special needs children into each activity focusing on embedding skills in the daily routine
Participate actively in circle time activities with the group
Help students with concepts presented by the teacher
Listen to students retell stories and picture read
Read to students
Facilitate small-group activities
Assist children in making choices and problem solving
Help students work on projects
Help students select books and activities
Help students explore interests
Assist students with meals
Model and encourage appropriate language skills
Assist the teacher in planning an environment and providing experiences which address all areas of child development
Assist the teacher in monitoring child progress through a variety of data recording methods, which may include; anecdotal observations, videotaping, portfolio, Whole Child Indicator, or other assessment protocols
Assist the teacher in evaluating on a regular basis through classroom and full staff meetings, strengths and weaknesses of the program
Assist the teacher in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment in which children can develop optimally
Model mature and professional behavior for children, staff and families
Assist in developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities
Participate annually in at least 18 hours of professional development activities provided by the District and other self-elected professional growth activities
Accompany teacher on home visits when appropriate
Assist child with special needs such as toileting, feeding and lifting
Assist teacher in maintaining age appropriate discipline
Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and follow established program policies and procedures
Maintain child’s records and maintain confidentiality of records, family Contacts, preschool activities and information received from other agencies
Assist in developmental screening and assessment activities as appropriate
Accompany children to and from the busses
Alert teacher of any problem or special information about an individual child
Perform routing clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operation of copy machine; maintain classroom records; and maintain attendance records
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT :
Schedule and monitor home visits with the teacher and parents to ensure all students have a minimum of two home visits and one parent conference at school
Maintain copies of home visit forms for each child
Monitor parent contacts to ensure communication with parents is frequent
Prepare weekly or monthly newsletters and any parent information letters regarding trips, happenings, etc. with the assistance of the teacher
Label and log new equipment and materials
Assist the Record / Health assistant with her responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RECORDS / HEALTH ASSISTANT
Maintain the permanent records on all students in the classroom to ensure their organization and completeness
Maintain a control sheet on all students to keep record of immunizations and other required paperwork
Contact parents if information is inadequate and request necessary information
Maintain attendance records and lunch count and keep up to date class roster. Submit class roster to preschool consultant’s office monthly
Maintain an up-to-date control sheet on vision and hearing screening and follow-up treatment
Maintain supply list and prepare purchase order for health supplies, garbage can liners, disinfectant spray, personal protection supplies, soap, etc.
Perform any additional duties assigned by the preschool teacher or principal
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