Preschool Instructional Assistant - Southern Preschool

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma orGED Certificate.

2. Demonstrates competent language skills.

3. Has demonstratedability to workwithchildreninanorganizedset ing.

4. Participates in program training as specifiedby the Kentucky Department of Educationandlocal district.

5. Successful completion of the Kentucky ParaeducatorAssessment test.

6. Has met the requirements of a criminal records checkas specifiedby Kentucky State Law.

7. Has met healthrequirements as specifiedindistrict personnel policy.

8. Must demonstrate and/ordevelopskills to operate office and educational equipment.

REPORTS TO:
Preschool Coordinator

JOBGOAL:
To assist underthe direction and supervisionof certifiedpersonnel inprovidingthe best
educational experience for al students.

1.0 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Knowledge Of:
1.1 Basic subjects taught inthe District schools including arithmetic grammar spel ing
language and reading.
1.2 Safe practices in classroom andplaygroundactivities.
1.3 Correct Englishusage grammar spel ing punctuation and vocabulary.
1.4 Interpersonal skil s using tact patience and courtesy.
1.5 Basic recordkeepingtechniques.

2.0 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ability To:
2.1 Learn child guidance principles and practices.
2.2 Communicate andmaintaineffective relationships with students parents staff andthepublic including members of ethnic communities.
2.3 Perform routine clerical duties insupport of classroom activities.
2.4 Print and write legibly.
2.5 Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
2.6 Understand and fol ow oral and writ endirections.2.7 Learn procedures functions and limitations of assignedduties.
2.8 Communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.
2.9 Learn to apply andexplainpolicies and procedures related to school and programactivities.
2.10 Workcooperatively with others.
2.11 Monitor observe and report studentsbehavior according to approvedpolicies andprocedures.
2.12 Operate instructional and office equipment.

3.0 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Tutors individuals or smal groups of students reinforcing andimplementing instructionas directedby the teacher.
3.2 Participates as a member of an instructional team; develops appropriate relationships withteam members parents andstudents.
3.3 Prepares and organizes lessons as directedby the teacher.
3.4 Monitors andreports behavior of students accordingto approvedprocedures.
3.5 Performs routine clerical duties suchas preparationof instructional and classroommaterials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains at endancerecords.
3.6 Provides support to the teacherby set ing up workareas displays and exhibits operatingaudiovisual equipment operatingeducational training equipment and distributingandcollectingpaper and supplies.
3.7 Assists inoverseeing students while inactivities; provides forsupplies as necessary.
3.8 Assists students insuchphysical tasks as put ingon and taking off outer wear moving
from room to room using the lavatory; assists students in get ing onandoff the bus.
3.9 Assists students by providing properexamples emotional support a friendly at itude and
general guidance.
3.10 Confers as needed withteachers concerning programs andmaterials to meet student needs.
3.11 Contacts parents of students who are absent.
3.12 Assures the healthand safety of students by fol owinghealthpractices and regulations.
3.13 Directs group activities of students as assigned; assist inmonitoringlunchroom and
playground activities as assigned; assists inemergency dril s assemblies play periods
andfield trips.
3.14 Participates in meetings and training programs as assigned.
3.15 Assists certifiedpersons inimplementing al policies andregulations governingstudentconduct for the classroom and relatedschool activities.3.16 Acts in accordance with the policies as set forthby the Ohio County Board of Education KRS KAR and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
3.17 Performs otherduties that may no be specifical y coveredinthis general job descriptionas assignedby the supervisingteacher and/orprincipal.
3.18 Demonstrates loyalty dedication and a positive at itude towardthe missionandgoals ofthe Ohio County Schools.
3.19 Dresses appropriately for the job and is neat andwel groomed.
3.20 Exhibits goodphysical healthrequiredto perform tasks.
3.21 Accepts constructive criticism wil ingly.
3.22 Is punctual and preparedfor immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school.
3.23 Utilizes time appropriately andmaintains goodat endance.
3.24 Is familiar withfire and tornado exit procedures and crisis management; and assists withimplementation as necessary.