Paraprofessional, Special Education Preschool

Paraprofessional, Special Education Preschool

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. The District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. It offers the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools.

We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change):
Support Staff Schedule /$16.08. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months

Hours:

Full-time, 24 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Benefits:
None

Reports to:

Principal & Preschool Teacher

You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders. You have school breaks and the summer off work. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits Arizona State Retirement System benefits.

The Special Education Paraprofessional works under the supervision of the EYC Teacher to offer individual, small, and large groups. The program offers an affordable, safe, nurturing environment with a comprehensive approach to meet the social/emotional and academic needs of students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements a variety of educational activities
• Follows weekly lesson plans that support classroom objectives
• Communicates effectively with school and District employees
• Establishes and maintains informative and supportive relationships with parents
• Maintains discipline, safety, and control of the site
• Develops rapport and facilitates effective communication with students
• Assists with maintaining files and attendance records
• Ensures compliance with all Arizona Department of Health Services and Department of Economic Services regulations
• Encourages a high level of student participation in daily activities
• Maintains the facility by keeping it clean, organized, and secure
• Organizes and maintains equipment and activity materials
• Conducts daily set-up and take-down of program furniture, equipment, and activity materials
• Assists students with Emergency Evacuation situations, including drills
• Attends all staff meetings and training as requested

What you need:

• High School Diploma, GED
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment or equivalent, 2-year college degree (AA from an accredited institution), or 60 credits toward a 4-year degree
• Minimum age: 18
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Must have a negative tuberculosis test within the past 12 months or be able to obtain a negative tuberculosis test within three days of hire
• At least 6 months' experience working in an organized recreation, childcare, or school program
• Completed coursework in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable
• Must have a positive personality and strong management skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, students, and the public
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational documents

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to handle playground equipment and reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel.

The employee is required to move around the campus, including playground areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While…