Title
Grand Preschool Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) 3 & 4-year-old classroom
Location
UT
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the principal, lead teacher or other supervisor, the Preschool Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) assists with the conduct of the classroom for 3- and 4-year-old students and provides assistance in the implementation of classroom instruction in accordance with the guidelines provided by Grand County School District. Incumbent assists in school activities as directed.
Under the supervision of the principal, lead teacher or other supervisor, the Preschool Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) assists with the conduct of the classroom for 3- and 4-year-old students and provides assistance in the implementation of classroom instruction in accordance with the guidelines provided by Grand County School District. Incumbent assists in school activities as directed.
Benefits
Per GCSD Policy
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Interacts with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., teachers, psychologists, physical therapists, and speech therapists).
• Complete a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and a wide variety of other services.
• The teaching assistant may provide individual or small group assistance or tutoring to students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).
• Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with or without disabilities.
• May be required to assist with staff shortages in critical situations in a variety of locations on a temporary, as needed basis.
• Assist with classroom organization and management, such as organizing instructional materials; provide assistance in computer laboratories; conduct parental involvement activities; provide support in library and media centers; act as translators; provide supervision for students in non-instructional settings. Assists in school events at the direction of the principal.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
• Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math. Basic knowledge of academic subjects.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer, may be required.
• Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
• Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
• Experience working in a professional instructional setting.
• Education or associate's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Interacts with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., teachers, psychologists, physical therapists, and speech therapists).
• Complete a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and a wide variety of other services.
• The teaching assistant may provide individual or small group assistance or tutoring to students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).
• Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with or without disabilities.
• May be required to assist with staff shortages in critical situations in a variety of locations on a temporary, as needed basis.
• Assist with classroom organization and management, such as organizing instructional materials; provide assistance in computer laboratories; conduct parental involvement activities; provide support in library and media centers; act as translators; provide supervision for students in non-instructional settings. Assists in school events at the direction of the principal.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
• Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math. Basic knowledge of academic subjects.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer, may be required.
• Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
• Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
• Experience working in a professional instructional setting.
• Education or associate's degree in early childhood education or related field.
Start Date
08/07/2024
Salary
Per GCSD Classified Salary Schedule
Contact
Krista Wilson
Phone: 435-259-3482
Fax:
wilsonkr@grandschools.org
264 south 400 east, Moab, UT 84532
Phone: 435-259-3482
Fax:
wilsonkr@grandschools.org
264 south 400 east, Moab, UT 84532