Early Childhood Paraprofessional, 7 hrs

Shawnee Mission School District · Overland park, United States

Pre-K Paraprofessional

The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher with educational and non-educational activities. The paraprofessional assists in carrying out the program developed by the special education professional(s) and support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

• Direct small groups of individual students in teacher-planned instructional activities.
• Collect and record instructional and behavioral data as requested by the teacher.
• Assist with physical needs of students under direction of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining the classroom management program and handle routine discipline.
• Score and check papers.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and copy materials.
• Record information for reports as directed by the teacher.
• Make charts, bulletin boards and other visual material.
• Complete worksheets and reports as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in place of the teacher during staffings or in emergency situations while the teacher is out of the classroom.
• Consider all classroom behavior and achievements confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience (Required and Preferred)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in position or school setting preferred.

Qualification Requirements: 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. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• On-the-job training sessions are required by the State Department of Education for continued employment.
• Must be physically able to restrain students, when appropriate, in compliance with accepted district disciplinary procedures. Must be physically able to lift, or assist in lifting, non-ambulatory students.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the district.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to implement the district's strategic plan and engage in solution building.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to Board policy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in relation to department duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.

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.

• Must have the ability to travel in personal or school district vehicle.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and location of work.
• May require some physical exertion.
• May be required to lift and move 20 to 30 pounds of classroom equipment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.