What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Preschool Teacher's Aide - McCord School position at Kings Canyon Unified School District?
State Preschool Aide
Definition
Under the supervision of the State Preschool Director; to perform a variety of regular and / or supplemental instructional duties; to perform related work as assigned.
Essential Duties
- 1. Administer developmental assessments; plan curriculum for students; plan activities; prepare materials for students and parents;
- 2. Make referrals to appropriate services based on family needs;
- 3. Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and learning activities;
- 4. Complete documents required for program activities in a timely manner;
- 5. Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment;
- 6. Assist with parent contacts by telephone or in person serving as an interpreter as required;
7. Operate various office equipment (typewriter, computer, copy machine, etc.); and
11. Attend and participate in State Preschool staff meetings; attend various in-service meetings as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of :
9. Instructional methods and techniques.
Ability to :
9. The ability to speak English and Spanish (Pass District Bilingual Proficiency Test)
11. Operate standard office equipment including a computer.
Education :
12 units of Early Childhood Education
License & Certificates :
2. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Experience :
1. Sufficient experience with preschool children and child development training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above; and
2. Some experience in working with people of a variety of cultures is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds such as boxes of books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus, the ability to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments and the ability to speak clearly in order to exchange information. The employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Work is performed mostly indoors with some outdoor work.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive
list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicant must pass the KCUSD Classified Standardized
12 units of Early Childhood Education
Resume
High School Diploma
Typing Certificate
any other pertinent certificationa
Comments and Other Information
Hours : 8 : 00 AM- 2 : 15 PM 1 / 2 hour lunch
Bilingual Spanish preferred
