Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute

Description:

Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute (Full-time benefit eligible position)

• Will work all Preschool student contact days (164 days) Monday - Thursday 7 Hours per day (28 per week)
• Location and assignment/subject will change daily

SUMMARY: Operating under the general supervision of the school's Principal and assigned Teacher, the employee will perform a variety of instructional support and clerical duties for the Early Childhood Education Program.  Employee acts as a Teacher's instructional support and resource working directly with students, including students with special needs.  Employee works to balance and support all areas of a young child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills preparing and assisting with core lessons and participating in students' learning programs.  In addition to assisting with instruction and assessment a primary responsibility includes supervising children at all times while ensuring their safety and well-being. This support paraprofessional is an integral part of the District's social emotional learning programs; leading students through example.  This position is also often a point of contact for the staff, students, and parents entering the classroom environment and the employee must work cooperatively to facilitate these interactions.

Working Conditions:

164 days/year, 7 hours/day (Mon-Thurs)

$17.03 - $17.83 per hour + paid medical + paid sick leave
 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and*;
• Minimum two years of experience working with students; preference given for prior school district experience;
• Preference given for prior experience working with preschool-aged students;
• Group Leader Qualified/Early Childhood Teacher highly desirable;
• Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
• *Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.          

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire;
• Valid Colorado Driver's License or Colorado Identification required;
• Ability to lift 35 pounds with a Lift Test required at time of hire; Lift Test renewal required every three years;
• Quality Behavioral Solutions Certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire;
• Obtain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications within one month of hire;
• Early Childhood Education Professional credential level II on PDIS within one-year of hire;
• Meet Office of Early Learning licensure requirements;
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the supervisor. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Well-developed oral communication presentation skills in English; preference for Spanish speaking skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal relationship building skills, especially as it relates to students and the school environment;
• Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
• Strong working knowledge of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015),
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996),
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990),
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
• Ability to work independently as needed upon direction and/or with limited supervision;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building, and department procedures;
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people and students from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Salary & Benefits:
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