Centennial, a School for Expeditionary Learning
ECE Para position
POSITION OBJECTIVE –
To assist with delivery of instruction, the care and discipline, and the preparation of instructional
materials for three, four and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the ECE
classroom teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS –
1.
Attend and participate in all required pre-service training programs and staff development
meetings
2.
Perform classroom duties as assigned by the teacher which may include but is not limited to
preparing instructional materials, assisting with student instruction, care and discipline, and keeping the
classroom clean and well-organized
3.
Assist with field trips, parent meetings (including child care) and other classroom activities
4.
Address specific student’s needs as identified by the teacher
5.
Provide a supportive learning environment for students
6.
Plan and evaluate program and student needs with the teacher daily
7.
Communicate with teachers and administrators about performance and disciplinary issues
8.
Communicate with parents about routine issues as directed
9.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information
10.
Follow established district policies and procedures
11.
Comply with ECE program rules and regulations including State of Colorado licensing
requirements for Child Care Centers
12.
Performs other duties as required or requested. (Lunchroom coverage, Recess)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE –
Paraprofessionals are required to have transcripts verifying at least 48 semester hours (from an
accredited university) OR conferred degree. If these are not available, you are required to provide
WorkKeys test results AND High School diploma (or GED). More information regarding the WorkKeys
Exams can be found at
http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87MQZ6-are+you+ready+for+the+real+world
Please note, all foreign transcripts or diplomas must be evaluated by a member of the National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services. For a list of approved service providers visit
www.naces.org for more information.
KNOWLEDGE & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS –
Essential duties are routinely performed with the ECE teacher in the school environment of classroom,
hallway, auditorium/lunchroom and playground. Duties may be performed on approved field trips to
locations including museums, theaters, designated businesses, performing arts facilities such as
auditoriums, concert halls and indoor and outdoor stages. Essential duties regularly involve speaking
with students. Work may require completing paperwork at a desk or using a computer, printer or other
business office machine. Essential duties may involve occasional kneeling, squatting, crouching,
stooping, crawling, walking, standing, bending, and climbing (to stack, store or retrieve supplies or office
equipment) as directed. Compliance to security and safety procedures, including use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), is required.
Compliance with established human resource and departmental policies regarding attendance
(absences, tardiness, sick leave use and other scheduled or unscheduled absences), safety, security,
disaster and other policies, procedures and practices. Compliance with ECE licensing requirements,
which may include costs of fingerprint and background checks. Effective communication skills, both oral
and written. Performance is limited to the scope of essential duties and responsibilities.