Job Description:
The Northwest R-I School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Critical Need Paraprofessional . All applicants must apply through the district website https://northwestr1.schoolspring.com/

Benefits
This is a full-time position with benefits, including:
Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance
Dental & Vision
PEERS Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off

JOB SUMMARY:
To create a flexible, instructional program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth for students at the preschool level utilizing the MPP model.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Classroom duties related to instruction, classroom management, interpersonal relationships, and professional responsibilities as outlined in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation system.
2. Attend meetings and training sessions as determined by the state and District.
3. Complete assessment instruments as provided by DESE for each child enrolled in the preschool program.
4. Maintain records through systematic observations to assess each child’s development.
5. Distribute and collect enrollment forms, health records, and other documentation as required by the District, DESE, and the Bureau of Childcare/Department of Health.
6. Design daily learning activities that follow the Project Construct approach to teaching.
7. Provide individualized attention with developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet each child’s needs. The focus will be on language, social, cognitive, and motor development.
8. Coordinate classroom learning activities with the teacher assistant(s) clearly explaining the objectives and activities.
9. Encourage parent participation through close communication with parents. Regular discussion with parents related to their child’s experiences will be essential.  
10. Develop newsletters to families that outline the learning activities planned for the week.
11. Provide regular written reports to parents on the successes of their child and describe the nature of the growth and development that has occurred.
12. Maintain a safe and secure classroom and outdoor play area at all times.
13. Learn all safety procedures for building drills and follow all procedures to maintain the highest level of hygiene and personal safety for the children and staff.
14. Additional duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. 60 Hours of college credit or have passed the Professional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment).
2. Excellent human relation skills
3. Experience in the preschool setting preferred
4. Modifications to the above may be made based on experience and other related factors.