The posting
Summary: The Kindergarten Assistant will provide academic, socio-emotional, and/or behavioral support at the direction of the kindergarten teacher. The job will include instructional and supervisory responsibilities while working with students one-on-one, with a small group of students, or with a whole group of students. The Kindergarten Assistant will report to and is evaluated by the principal and kindergarten teacher(s).
Responsibilities: SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares materials for instruction. • Provides planning time for teachers, including but not limited to outdoor activities, rhythm activities, and story time. • Provides lunchroom assistance. • Supervises school-based routines, such as dismissal, restroom, etc. • Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information: COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education: Passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher.
Experience: Experience working with young children preferred.
Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, talking, hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. • Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. • Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. • Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
