Paraprofessional Substitute applications are open and continuous for Tanque Verde Preschool.
In order to be considered, applicant must meet all requirements as determined by licensing.
Minimum Qualifications:
-18 years old
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-At least 6 months experience in birth to age 8
-Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
-TB test
Examples of Duties:
-Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
-Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts under the guidance of the teacher.
-Provides instruction for a number of students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing , under the guidance of the teacher.
-Makes adaptations to material and instructions under the guidance of the teacher.
-Ensure safety of the student and be aware of and attentive to the medical needs of the student.
-Escorts special need students and relieve other aides for breaks.
-Monitors digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
-Assist students in toileting needs.
-Provide diapering of students as needed.
-Performs data collection as directed.
-Monitors students and advises on appropriate behavior.
-Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
-May feed students meals, snacks, and drinks.
-Monitor digestive process in students to ensure there is no choking.
-Provide restraint on an as-needed basis may be required.
-May perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques.
-Skill in developing activities to enhance child development.
-Skill in working with children.
-Ability to read and interpret important documents such as reference manuals, etc.
-Ability to write correspondence that is grammatically correct.
-Ability to maintain composure and to manage stressful situations.
-Ability to calculate figures and perform mathematical applications such as discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
-Ability to work effectively on a computer in word processing and database management environments.
-Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
-Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
-Ability to communicate effectively.