Dearborn Public Schools

DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

TITLE: Preschool Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Child Development Associate (CDA)

Credential or Associates Degree in Early Childhood

3. Family Independence Agency (FIA)

Clearance

4. Fingerprint scan—Federal Bureau of Investigation (IDENTIX)

5. Criminal History Check---(ICHAT)

6. CPR/First Aid certification

7. Compliance with NCLB requirements

8. Ability to relate well to bilingual and non-bilingual staff

in the schools

9. Preference may be given for previous work experience

in early childhood education

REPORTING

RELATIONSHIPS: Michigan School Readiness Administrator

Building Administrator

PRIMARY

FUNCTION: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30a.m. – 3:45p.m., assist in the

implementation of Michigan School Readiness Preschool

Program. To collaborate with the classroom teacher to

provide a high-quality preschool experience for children

who may be at risk of becoming educationally

disadvantaged and who may have extraordinary need of

special assistance.

PROFESSIONAL

DRESS Partnership with the classroom teacher places you in a

professional position interacting with families, children,

building visitors and the general public. Therefore,

appropriate attire is required. Board of Education Policy

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PERFORMANCE 1. Carry out daily activity plans as designed by the

RESPONSIBILITIES: preschool teacher in accordance with program curriculum and philosophy

2. Receive training to assist with assessment:

Child Observation Record, PreLAS, and

MLPP

3. Daily collaboration with classroom teacher to

discuss assessment driven instruction and differentiation of instruction to meet the educational

needs of young children

4. Busing aide to be in compliance with Licensing Rules

For Child Care Centers, Part 6. Transportation Provisions. If not an aide on the bus, assist with children getting to and from the classroom and safely on and off the bus

5. High level of interaction between adult and children

· Interaction and supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities

· Read to children, listen to children read and participate in other forms of oral communication with children

· Help children use classroom equipment and materials

· Assist children with their clothing, snack, clean up and other routines

6. Develop effective and culturally responsive communication with children’s parents, participate in home visits, parent fairs, classroom parent meetings, open house, end of year celebration

7. Participate in in-service training, conference and conventions as assigned by program administrator

8. Assist with attendance and home communication in the event a child is absent

9. Report accidents or injuries or any other problems to the preschool teacher including the nature of the situation and action taken

10. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the program administrator

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 10 months, DFSE schedule

EVALUATION: Annually