Community Education Paraprofessional

Community Education Paraprofessional

Nadaburg Unified School District 81 Districtwide - Wittmann, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: Community Education Paraprofessional

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Academic SY

SUPERVISOR: Director of Educational Services

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

To assist the teacher and administration in achieving the objectives of the specified program by working with individual or small groups of students.

• Support Nadaburg Unified School District Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Assists classroom teacher working with a student, one-on-one or in small groups.
• Assists teacher in ensuring that each student’s educational and behavioral needs are met in compliance with district policy.
• Displays the ability to work with a variety of students with specific learning disabilities including developmentally delayed, emotional disabilities, autistic, and non-verbal students.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as a source of information and help to a substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Teacher/Principal/Director.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Highly qualified per NCLB requirements.
• Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Possess Associate’s Degree or proof of successful completion and passing of the Para Pro Test.

• Compassion
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Accountability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited.

Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at  at least 3 days in advance.

• Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
• We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
• We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
• Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
• Discounted childcare is available for all employees.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.05 to $20 Per Hour