Preschool Life Skills Paraprofessional

TITLE:: Paraprofessional Life Skills
QUALIFICATIONS: · 1. · High school diploma or G.E.D.
2.: Aptitude for the work to be performed
3.: Work history of good attendance, dependability, and punctuality
4.: Ability to work effectively without close supervision
5.: Ability to follow directions effectively
6.: Effective communication skills with children and adults
7.: Willingness to acquire a substitute certificate
8.: Willingness to give classroom instruction when needed
9.: Willingness to supervise students as needed
10.: Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position
11.: Ability to pass the requisite assessment.
Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO:: Site administrators, teacher(s), Director, or others depending on the position.
WORKS CLOSELY WITH:: Classroom teacher, principals, office personnel
JOB GOAL:: To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly-functioning school environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
1.: Maintains and respects confidentiality of all information acquired.
2.: Prepares classroom activities under the supervision of the certified employee.
3.: Works with small groups of students to reinforce material being taught.
4.: Supervises students in classes taught by outside agencies.
5.: Assists individual students in need of special attention.
6.: Assists in creating visual schedules for individual students.
7.: Assists students with toileting needs including diapering and toilet training.
8.: Assists in duties relating to supervision of student activities in any area on school campus where students are present as assigned by the principal.
9.: Operates office, audio/visual, and technology equipment.
10.: Attends required professional development programs.
11.: Performs all other duties as may be assigned for the benefit of school programs.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:: School days and hours per year as designated in a one-year work agreement. Salary to be established with the Board.
EVALUATION:: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.