ParaProfessional-PRE-K

SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through participation in curricular activities and supervision of students. QUALIFICATIONS PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GRADE 18) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED: • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher. • Experience working with children. • A Head Start Preschool assistant teacher must meet at least one of the these criteria: • Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preschool level); • Possess a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements; • Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree; • Be enrolled in a CDA credential program, with the expectation of completion within 2 years of hire. PREFERRED/DESIRED: PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GRADE 19) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED: • Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required. • Experience working with children. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: REQUIRED: • Valid State Driver’s License.