Job Title:             Paraprofessional-Preschool

FLSA:                   Non-Exempt

Qualifications:     60 College Credit Hours or Paraprofessional Praxis

  

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, support and implement an appropriate instructional program to meet the needs of students in the preschool classroom or early childhood special education classroom.  Students are age 3-5.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist with planning, development, and implementation of instructional and behavioral activities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all school personnel who are involved in the educational process of students.
• Maintain a physical classroom environment that is conducive to the learning process
• Promptly complete and forward all records requested by administration. 5. Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Be consistent in program content and expectations of students and other classroom staff.
• Keep appropriate student and classroom records as directed by the teacher.
• Make effective use of instructional materials and demonstrate effective methods of instruction to ensure that the individual student performance levels, needs, and abilities are addressed.
• Exercise behavior management and maintain control of students assigned to his/her care that are consistent with school discipline expectations.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a positive image during the workday and at all work-related activities.
• Abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies specified by Jefferson City School District.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel, including duties beyond classroom instruction.
• Assist in the supervision of students as required to meet individual needs.
• Participate in training activities as required by the District.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Federal Programs, principal or supervising teacher, which are related to facilitating success.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Contact Information: 
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION 
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.