RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children’s learning environment
- Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students
- Engage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroom
- Support the classroom teacher and special education staff with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems
- Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards
- Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations
- Work as a team member with all classroom staff
- Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity
- Attend required staff development and staff meetings
- Works with individuals and / or small groups when assigned by classroom teacher and / or special education staff.
- Provides support for students in crisis and individualized interventions based on student need as directed by the general education teacher and / or the special education staff.
- Engage in classroom discussions, communicate respectfully and be open to feedback and opportunities to learn.
- Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by teacher or administration
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two years of college credits (60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment
- Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
- Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset
- Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness
- Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers).
- This includes the ability to : lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children;
and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small children.
- Bilingual preferred
- Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
- Sensitivity to confidentiality.
- Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
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