MUST HAVE AT LEAST 48 COLLEGE HOURS OR MORE AND SUPPLY COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS UPON BEING HIRED.*
A Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
(Range A, 185 Days, 7 hours per day )
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
SHAWNEE MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Pre-K Educational Aide
DIVISION: Administrative Services
DEPARTMENT: Elementary Education
SALARY SCHEDULE: RANGE A.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Aides assist the building staff with professional duties and are responsible for those specific duties as assigned by the building principal. Duties are typically those of library aide, lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, clerical production and record-keeping. Aides may be assigned to cover classrooms for brief periods when a certified teacher is not present; however, aides are present only to support and reinforce students' learning, and are not expected to introduce new concepts to students. Specific assignments may include one or more of the examples of duties and responsibilities listed below.
II. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Work with students or groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
B. Score workbooks or papers, record grades, attendance information, or other routine information pertaining to student records.
C. Assist with duplicating, assembling or preparing materials for the classroom.
D. Contact parents to obtain and/or convey student information.
III. TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Completed 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education; or · Associate’s degree (or higher); or · Pass a State approved assessment that determines an ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
B. Must have general typing and office skills.
C. Must be able to operate photocopying machinery, fax machine, computer keyboard, printer, telephone, and other standard office equipment, and perform alphabetizing and filing tasks.
*If you do NOT have 48 College Credit hours, you may sign yourself up to take the Paraprofessional test to qualify for this job. The district will reimburse the cost of the PASSED Paraprofessional test with the Proof of passing the test and receipt of payment.
Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
In addition, as an organization/community that reflects and appreciates diversity, bilingual communication skills are noted and valued.
