School Aged Childcare Paraprofessional

School Aged Childcare Paraprofessional

Reports to: School-Aged Child Care Team Leader and Program Manager

Classification: Support Staff

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Terms of Employment: 169 Days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the

Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Compensation: According to the appropriate Support Staff salary schedule.

JOB SUMMARY:
Follow all school-aged child care regulations and requirements to ensure that children receive appropriate child care in a safe and secure manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in carrying out appropriate activities and experiences for children.
2. Supervise and interact with all children at site individually and in small groups.
3. Ensure children’s needs are met with respect and dignity.
4. Ensure children receive required snack.
5. Assist team leader in school/community activities.
6. Establish ongoing and appropriate communication with school personnel, children, and parents.
7. Interact with all children, parents and staff in an appropriate manner.
8. Establish supportive relationships with parents , children, and school staff.
9. Implement developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques and communicate limits in a positive manner.

10. Communicate with program manager and team leader as necessary.
11. Attend required staff meetings and training sessions .
12. Assist team leader in meeting and implementing District policies/procedures.
13. Other duties as assigned by team leader, program manager and/or Administration, including working at other sites as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma and passing score on the Para Pro exam (unless 60 college hours have been earned).
2. Experience with school aged children.
3. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
4. Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.
5. CPR/First Aid certificate.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.

2. Ability to solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
2. Ability to use and teach mathematics commensurate with assigned position.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.

2. Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

3. Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
2. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Excellent human relation skills.
5. Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with students, staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed

by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the

employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to

perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

School Aged Childcare Paraprofessional

Format Adopted: February 19, 2009

Revised: July 2012

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location