Paraeducator Pre-K (2026-2027 School Year)

• →Supervises students across school settings as directed by the teacher or other staff.
• →Engages in positive interactions with students.
• →Interacts with children during snacks and meals to encourage good eating habits and nutritional education.
• →Assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, feeding, toileting, diapering, and physical transfers.
• →Assists the teacher with school activities on and off campus during the instructional day.
• →Communicates with parents as requested.
• →Assists with general classroom management and positive reinforcement.
• →Completes administrative responsibilities such as district-required forms for snack and toileting.
• →Prepares instructional materials and learning centers with direction from the PreK teacher.
• →Collaborates with PreK team to promote developmentally appropriate practice.
• →Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures.
• →Assists in the implementation of student behavior plans.
• →Actively participates in team responsibilities and communicates with team members.
• →Promotes student engagement within activities.
• →Provides accommodations and modifications to meet individual student needs under the direction of the PreK teacher.
• →Supports staff in data collection for individual and group activities.

• Be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Be able to react immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint techniques.
• Be able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
• Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability, and stamina for a full day of physical activity
• Be able to see and hear well.
• Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds; be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information as instructed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
• Ability to perform as an effective team player.
• Exhibit a calm, professional demeanor and a positive attitude.
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

• Will work under the direct supervision of building administrators to complete daily tasks.
• Will work with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state-approved assessment.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Must pass a Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt