Special Education Paraeducator PreKK

Assists teachers and school administrators in planning and providing classroom instruction to students.  Works with students individually and in small groups implementing lesson plans assessing performance reinforcing instruction motivating learning and assisting with classroom management.  Assists teachers in coordinating instructional activities with other teachers resource teachers parents and service providers.  Employees in this job class are required to be highly qualified by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) criteria.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.

• Assists teachers in planning implementing and evaluating instructional lessons strategies activities and materials.

• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities skills reinforcement activities and other instruction related activities or professional development.

• Assists teachers in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management.

• Assists in administering tests and assessments.

• Observes and gathers assessment data on students and assists in reviewing assessments and progress reports.

• Discusses observations and progress of students with instructional staff.

• Prepares a variety of instructional materials audio-visual aids and reports as requested.

• Assists in maintaining an attractive neat and safe classroom.

• Performs clerical support tasks including correction of tests and work papers maintaining attendance logs maintaining student folders and records maintaining inventory and reproduction of instructional related materials.

• Supervises and monitors students in off-site instruction and on field trips.

• May supervise play periods and playground activities of children.

• May attend to younger children during rest periods.

• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.

• Implement and collect data according to the students behavior intervention plan. 

• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws state laws school boards policies and the professional standards.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS:

• Graduation from High school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate

• At least 48 college credits from an accredited college or university or successful completion of the MSDE Para Pro Assessment

• One year of experience working with children

• Understanding of what motivates student learning

• Understanding of the curriculum in the classroom to which assigned

• Knowledge and competency in business English spelling punctuation grammar and arithmetic

• Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children including those who have special needs

• Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with City Schools policies procedures and general practice

• Ability to work effectively with staff and children

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

• Ability to maintain clerical and student records

• Ability to perform routine and non-routine instructional tasks

• A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore. 

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation for this position is defined by Baltimore City Schools Office of Human Capital and is based upon the highest degree obtained. Baltimore City offers a comprehensive benefits package. More information can be found here: of Non-Discrimination:  KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff.  KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender disability age religion sexual orientation nationality or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time