Pre-K Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Preschool Classified/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

2/4/2025

Location:

Preschool

Job Title: Parapros

Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day

The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.

Qualifications of Employment:

High school diploma or GED required

Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees)

Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)

Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs

Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves

Professional communication skills

All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred

Proper grammar usage with English

All: Basic computer skills

Typing, email

Clerks:

Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred

Preschool parapros only:

Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)

Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years Parapros:

Parapros

Special ed parapro

ALE parapro Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc)

Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers

Substitute if needed

Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district

Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics

Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty

Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work

Restraint & De-escalation training

Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.

May need to grade student work

Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed

Uphold confidentiality - FERPA

Mandated Reporter

Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool

Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures

Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc)

Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance

Parent communication regarding students

Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days

Follow all RSD policies and procedures

Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation

Other duties as assigned