Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Kindergarten Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
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Kindergarten Assistant
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools
General Responsibilities
Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
Assist in providing individual and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ intellectual abilities.
Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
Prepare instructional materials; read to students.
Help create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Help plan daily and long‑range lessons and classroom activities.
Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
Check students’ work for compliance with teacher’s instructions.
Help maintain individual records for each student.
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking all necessary precautions.
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Help maintain order in the classroom and monitor students to keep them on task.
Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
Select and check out library materials for teacher’s use.
Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.
Education and Experience
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Title I Assistants Only:
Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate’s Degree or higher. Some experience in working with children is preferred.
Physical Requirements Use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, reaching and occasional standing, running, stooping, crouching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
How to Apply Please see “Job Posting Link” below for a complete job description. External applicants must create an account, login, complete the online application, and apply for this job. Eligible internal applicants should follow the internal transfer instructions.
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/42317322-b698-430b-9765-7df5b1e36b5e
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Kindergarten Assistant
role at
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
General Responsibilities
Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
Assist in providing individual and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ intellectual abilities.
Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
Prepare instructional materials; read to students.
Help create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Help plan daily and long‑range lessons and classroom activities.
Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
Check students’ work for compliance with teacher’s instructions.
Help maintain individual records for each student.
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking all necessary precautions.
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Help maintain order in the classroom and monitor students to keep them on task.
Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
Select and check out library materials for teacher’s use.
Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.
Education and Experience
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Title I Assistants Only:
Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate’s Degree or higher. Some experience in working with children is preferred.
Physical Requirements Use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, reaching and occasional standing, running, stooping, crouching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
How to Apply Please see “Job Posting Link” below for a complete job description. External applicants must create an account, login, complete the online application, and apply for this job. Eligible internal applicants should follow the internal transfer instructions.
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/42317322-b698-430b-9765-7df5b1e36b5e
#J-18808-Ljbffr