TITLE:  Paraprofessional – Early Childhood 

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Ten (10) months

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Classified Salary Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

At Red Mesa Unified School District, the Paraprofessional-Early Childhood is responsible for providing instructional support to certified teachers to enhance the learning environment of all early childhood students through different strategies and methods of teaching and learning.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE

1. Assists in preparation of instructional materials and physical environment
2. Assists in planning and preparation for group and individual activities
3. Assists with student records/attendance requirements
4. Assists substitute teacher to ensure continuity of learning process
5. Assists with parent activities
6. Performs other related tasks as assigned

 

STUDENT INTERACTION

1. Supervises students as assigned, during non-instructional activities
2. Provides individual and group instructional support to reinforce skills
3. Provides enrichment and remedial assistance as required
4. Assists with testing to determine student placement as required
5. Participates in activities that will develop positive interaction in the instructional process
6. Performs other related tasks as assigned

 

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, or minimum 60 hours of college credits or AA degree from an accredited institution a combination of all is also acceptable of higher learning in areas acceptable to the district.

 

CERTIFICATION: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, First Aide

 

EXPERIENCE:  Three years or more of experience working with children in an instructional setting.

LICENSE:   Valid Driver's License

 

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of the team.
• Dedication to the highest level of Educational, Administrative and Leadership services.
• Adherence to District Policy and Title 15, and USFR regulations.

 

SUPERVISED BY: Teacher- Early Childhood

 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Governing Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel