Paraprofessional - Student Services Job Maricopa Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Services
Location: Maricopa

Position

Description:

Paraprofessional ESS

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Salary:

Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Reports To:

Principal

General Statement of Responsibilities:

Assist with instruction and supervision of students through one‑on‑one and group instruction, playground supervision, and assisting with testing and assessment of students’ progress. Position longevity will be determined from individual classroom’s needs.

Principal Duties:

Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.
Translates material and information for parents, students and staff.
Administers tests and assessments. Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.
Maintains files and computer records.
Assists supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And

Skills Required:

Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
Ability to assess students’ educational needs.
Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
Operate office equipment and MS Office.
Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits.
Current First Aid and CPR (required or 30 days after hire to obtain).
Bilingual preferred.
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation: general vision corrected to 20/20, hearing or listening within normal range (corrected), speaking and giving directions clearly; walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 pounds.

Other Position Information:

May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs. Hours will be in relation to the school site hours. Continuing positions for the subsequent school years, if offered, may be rearranged as needed to best meet the needs of the students.

An Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The district also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator;
Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources;
Section 504/ADA Coordinator;
Director of Exceptional Student Services.

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