KINDERGARTEN PARA-EDUCATOR (TEMP FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR) (#2635)

LOCATION:       Robinson Elementary School                                   

                          21600 Highway 10

                          Little Rock, Arkansas  72223

QUALIFICATIONS:                               

• High school diploma AND
• Associate of arts or sciences degree in early childhood development OR child development associate credentials (CDA) AND
• If CDA credentials only, must have completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or must have obtained an associates degree (or higher) degree or must have passed a paraprofessional       academic assessment test (NCLB Highly Qualified)    

REPORTS TO:     Building Principal

JOB GOAL:         To aid and support the teacher in the kindergarten program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher.
2. Help set up centers at the beginning of the day.
3. Help check in children - (Lunch money, check back packs, toileting, etc.)
4. Do lunch count and attendance daily.
5. Perform recess duties.
6. Prepare and clean up snacks daily.  Inform teacher when supplies are low.
7. Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards.  This includes mixing paint for easel and cleaning up brushes and containers.
8. Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
9. Supervise children in lunch room.
10. Properly supervise the behavior of children while in your care.
11. Clean sink and straighten and dust shelves as needed.
12. Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
13. Participate in in-services, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal.
14. Report to and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.
15. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range:                  Range 3 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($11.10/hr. – $20.50/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract:         178 contract days

FLSA Status:                    Non-exempt

Personnel Status:            Classified

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:                                                 

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org.   Personnel currently employed by the District who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   December 9, 2021 (or until filled - emergency posting)                              

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABILITY, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT.  THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS.  EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.