EC Paraprofessional - ECC *benefits eligible (7 hrs/day) anticipated 26/27 SY

JobID: 6533 Position Type Support Staff/Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education Date Posted 5/8/2026 Location Early Childhood Learning Center Anticipated Start Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date Open until filled TITLE: Early Childhood Paraprofessional QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma. Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students Evidence of emotional stability and maturity Able to get up and down from the floor and small tables to assist with early childhood activities. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Inputs (activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule Evidence (what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar) Outcomes (what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?) 1.Classroom Support Assist lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities Prepare and organize classroom materials and equipment Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction 2. Student Care Assist with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, handwashing) Monitor children's safety and well-being Provide emotional support and encouragement to students 3. Behavior Management Implement positive behavior support strategies Assist in managing classroom behavior and discipline Document behavioral incidents as needed 4. Communication Participate in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences Maintain open communication with lead teacher and other staff members Assist in maintaining student records and progress reports 5. Professional Development Attend required training sessions and workshops Stay current with best practices in early childhood education 1.Classroom Environment Well-organized and clean classroom space Updated and engaging bulletin boards and learning centers Properly maintained classroom materials and equipment 2. Student Engagement Active participation of students in small group activities Completion of assigned tasks by students with paraprofessional support Positive interactions between paraprofessional and students 3. Documentation Accurate and up-to-date student records Detailed behavior incident reports Completed daily activity logs 4. Communication Artifacts Contribution to team meeting minutes Regular updates to lead teacher on student progress Parent communication logs 5. Professional Growth Certificates of completion for training sessions Implementation of new strategies learned in professional development 1. Student Achievement Improved performance on age-appropriate assessments Enhanced language and communication skills Increased readiness for the next educational level 2. Social-Emotional Development Better self-regulation and emotional management Improved social skills and peer interactions Increased self-confidence and independence 3. Behavior Management Decreased frequency and severity of behavioral incidents Improved adherence to classroom rules and routines Enhanced conflict resolution skills among students 4. Parent and Family Engagement Increased parent satisfaction with their child's progress Greater family involvement in the child's education Improved home-school communication and partnership 5. Classroom Atmosphere More positive and inclusive learning environment Increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning Enhanced overall classroom productivity and efficiency TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 176 day Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education. 7.0 hours per day EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education. SALARY RANGE: In accordance wi