POSITION TITLE: PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist lead teacher(s) in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children based on the High Scope model and incorporating successful strategies from other early childhood and special education methods.
- Assist the lead teacher(s) in planning an environment and providing experiences which address all areas of child development.
- Assist the lead teacher(s) in monitoring child progress through a variety of data recording methods which may include: anecdotal observations video taping portfolio Child Observation Record (COR) or other assessment protocols.
- Assist the lead teacher(s) in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the Preschool Program through regular staff meetings.
- Assist the lead teacher(s) in maintaining a clean safe and inviting environment in which children have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
- Model mature and professional behavior for children staff and families.
- Assist in implementing the IEP for children with disabilities.
- Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of professional development activities provided by the District and other selfelected professional growth activities.
- Participate in or conduct home visits as scheduled by the lead teacher(s). Home visits will be conducted by a team of Preschool staff members with at least two 2 present.
- Maintain compliance with all local state and federal regulations and follow established program policies and procedures.
- Maintain childs records and maintain confidentiality of records family contacts preschool activities and information received from other agencies.
- Assist in conducting developmental screening and assessment activities.
- Assist students with physical/personal hygiene needs.
- Be actively involved in transporting food and utensils needed to and from the school cafeteria and Preschool classroom.
- Perform routine clerical/instructional duties in support of classroom instruction e.g. copying attendance reporting filing laminating typing cutting gathering/creating lesson materials decorating bulletin boards playground supervision supervision of field trips monitoring of school bus etc.
- Use technology to support the curriculum i.e. computers VCRs printers cameras copiers etc.
- Receive training within a reasonable amount of time on: High Scope curriculum developmentally appropriate screening/assessment First Aid and CPR.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Preschool teachers and/or Preschool Director.
- Applies all school and district policies and procedures.