What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Paraprofessional - District Wide Float position at South Washington County Schools?
Position Type :
Paraprofessional / Early Childhood / PreK
Date Posted : 2 / 6 / 2025
Location : District Wide
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
02 / 11 / 25 or until filled
PREK PARAPROFESSIONAL
DISTRICT WIDE FLOAT
Benefits :
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.
Compensation :
The base rate of pay is $22.25 per hour. This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district once a month). External candidates DO NOT need to meet this criteria until after they are hired. INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA AT THE TIME THEIR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.
Hours per day or per week : 30 hours per week
Position start and end time : 9 : 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 p.m. AND 1 : 00 p.m. - 4 : 00 p.m. (start / end times may vary depending on placement each day as program needs determine)
Available for Application : February 6, 2025 - February 11, 2025 or until filled
Anticipated Start Date : February 18, 2025
Classification : Program
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for providing instructional and / behavioral support to students under the daily direction of one or more classroom teachers.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Assist classroom teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including but not limited to emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management.
- Supports and interacts with students during learning activities under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Supports students who may have learning challenges or behavioral issues under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Supports program initiatives and early childhood best practices in the classroom and attends related training as required.
- Supports student data collection under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Provide services to student as directed by classroom teacher in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of, and a positive respect for, the distinctions between the roles and responsibilities of the teacher, paraprofessional and other staff.
- Assist with preparation of materials for class and clean up after activities and at the conclusion of the class.
- Support licensed teacher in utilizing a variety of positive behavior support and social emotional instructional strategies aligned with the Pyramid expectations.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
- Accept work direction willingly, shift work assignments and accept changing and new job responsibilities as needed.
- Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
- May assist in the duties of position within the same classification on an as needed basis. Duties could include, but are not limited to lifting and toileting.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) :
Required :
Desired :
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $22 - $50
