Preschool Special Education Assistant

About the Employer

Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional

Job Title

Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional

Reports To

Reports to: Special Education Preschool Teacher and Building Principal

Work Hours

Mondays: 9:00-11:30am, Tuesdays-Fridays: 9:00-2:00pm with a one hour lunch (18.5 hours/week).

Summary

Garfield Elementary School is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional to serve in the Special Education Preschool, assisting three and four year olds with daily tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

Run small group or one-on-one activities based on lesson plans. Help adapt materials for early childhood learning.

IEP Implementation

Follow goals from Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).

Personal and Physical Care

Help young children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, feeding, and mobility.

Behavioral and Social Support

Guide positive social interactions during play. Help manage behavioral outbursts using safe, approved strategies.

Classroom Management

Prep craft or learning materials. Clean up play areas. Keep students safe during indoor and outdoor play.

Data Tracking

Write down daily observations and progress notes for the teacher.

Punctuality

Adheres to school and classroom schedules and is punctual to work.

Cooperation

Works cooperatively and effectively with staff, supervisors, students, parents, and public.

Skills

Patience Empathy Good communication skills Ability to keep student information private

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) One to three months related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, teacher instructions, schedules, and student accommodation and/or IEPs. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to kneel, sit on small chairs, squat, and run or move quickly on the playground.

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.

Personal Characteristics

Employees of Lewistown Public Schools must exhibit acceptable work habits and perform tasks in a professional manner by adhering to the following guidelines:
* Maintain proper grooming and dress consistent with the type of task being performed.
* Be regular in attendance and punctual for work.
* Initiate tasks in a self-directed manner and perform work with a minimum of supervision.
* Organize work and manage time to achieve efficiency and high quality of work.
* Perform tasks neatly and accurately in accordance with desired quality and quantity.
* Provide positive feedback to supervisor(s) for implementing ideas which will make the work assigned more effective and efficient.
* Maintain self-control and a friendly, outgoing disposition.
* Maintain confidentiality of related work matters as applicable.

Drug-Free Workplace

Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use will be required before hiring and may be required during your employment with Lewistown Public Schools. Employees of Lewistown Public Schools must submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Any appointment will be contingent upon the results of the criminal background report received from the Department of Justice, which must be acceptable to the Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type

Part-time