TK Paraeducator

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, TK Paraeducator provides assistance in facilitating, managing, and providing activities to TK students before, during, and after the instructional day.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide assistance in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and facilitating activities designed to promote the physical, creative, social skills and well-being of students.
• Provide written observations on the manner in which assigned students interact with other students and adults with whom they come in contact with.
• Assist in the preparation and tutor students in all curriculum areas; reinforce learning concepts in instructional areas and encourage questions and responses to stimulate learning.
• Prepare expanded learning materials that support academic content, physical fitness, and creativity.
• Engage in the learning process with students and closely supervise them in the classroom and outdoors.
• Observe and controls the behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Enforce rules and regulations and use Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies with students.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in relation to student instruction, such as the preparation of instructional materials, scoring tests, recording grades and attendance, as well as maintaining records and files.
• Serve or assist students with serving snacks and meals for themselves, as appropriate; clean up serving areas after meals and guide students in cleanup activities.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training programs, as directed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination equivalent to:
o 48 college semester units with at least 6 units in early childhood education or 6 college units in early childhood education and pass a pre-employment exam.
• Have 6 months of demonstrated experience working with school age children.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.