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Preschool Paraprofessional
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
This opportunity is at Wellsboro Area Part-Time Preschool Aide/Paraprofessional An ESS Paraprofessional's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting students with instructional and non-instructional activities. Paraprofessionals are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the Paraprofessional is assisting students, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Paraprofessional may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program. Responsibilities Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for children with physical disabilities Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the children to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment Encourage, support, and educate the students by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity Assist students in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions Assist teacher or students to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the students' needs Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, as requested Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures Qualifications High School Diploma required, Associates Degree preferred.