NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising teacher and/or building administrator
Grade/Level: Pre-Kindergarten
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
Work Schedule: 185-Day Contract, Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
Positions Supervised: None
Position Summary:
As a Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Pike View Early Childhood Center, you will be an integral part of our educational team, contributing to the academic and developmental growth of our youngest learners. Your role is crucial in providing instructional support and direct services to students and parents within a Pre-K educational setting. Working closely with supervising teachers and building administrators, you will help design and implement educational programs and services that foster a nurturing and enriching environment for young minds to thrive.
Essential Functions:
Academic Support and Instruction:
- Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Distribute and collect tests and homework assignments.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Create teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
- Grade homework and tests, recording results.
- Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas.
Student Supervision and Safety:
- Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and on field trips.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students' conduct.
- Observe and record students' performance to assess progress.
- Organize and display materials and students' work appropriately.
- Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
- Organize and supervise recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Collaboration and Administrative Support:
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Handle administrative tasks such as typing, filing, and duplicating materials.
- Distribute teaching materials to students, including textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils.
- Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
- Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with technology use.
- Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
- Laminate teaching materials for durability.
Special Needs and Therapeutic Support:
- Assist in implementing therapeutic regimens under the supervision of special education instructors or other professionals.
- Provide assistance and assistive devices to disabled students as needed.
Transportation and Miscellaneous:
- Support bus loading and unloading procedures.
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or issues.
- Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses via communication satellites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applicable technology.
Education:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma.
- An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood is required.
Certificates & Licenses:
- Minimum qualifications as stated in the Education requirements, with a preference for teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Abilities: (Frequency: N=Not Applicable, O=Occasionally, F=Frequently, C=Constantly)
- Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling / Fingering, Reach Outward: F
- Reach Above Shoulder, Squat or Kneel, Bend: O
- Lift/Carry: Up to 20 lbs frequently, 21-50 lbs occasionally
Other Physical Requirements:
- Vision: Ability to see both near and far, including peripheral vision.
- Sense of Sound: Ability to converse effectively with students and parents.
- Sense of Touch: Necessary for various tasks in the role
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position primarily operates within a school classroom environment, predominantly indoors. It requires the ability to function effectively in diverse settings, including large crowds and student assembly situations. Additionally, the role involves the supervision of students in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Disclaimer:
The North Little Rock School District Human Resources Office has carefully reviewed this job description to ensure the inclusion of essential functions and basic duties. This description aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and serves as a guideline for job expectations. It is essential to recognize that this description does not cover all tasks performed by the individual currently holding the position, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.
The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.