Paraprofessional I or II - Avondale Middle School SY

Paraprofessional I Or II

To support students and staff in maintaining appropriate activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. The paraprofessional may work in a general education classroom setting and/or in an exceptional student classroom setting. The paraprofessional I or II may include the following roles:

• Interventionist
• Alternative Classroom Placement (ACP)
• Library Assistant
• Student/Cluster Specific

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level or higher), or an associate's degree
• Valid AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card (preferred)
• General clerical experience (preferred)
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
• Must be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written
• First aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
• Must possess a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in executing the daily and long range lesson planning
• Conducts learning exercises with individual children or small groups of children, in program related activities
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with each other
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
• Assists with supervision of children in the classroom, playground, and/or cafeteria
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Assists in the preparation and the collection of educational materials such as bulletin boards, charts, audio-visuals, seat work, dittos, flash cards, etc.
• Attends in-service activities designed to help with instruction
• Prepares and administers reading, math and language assessment testing to students as necessary
• Tutor students as may be necessary
• Maintains files and records as directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional duties and responsibilities specific for library assistant:

• Responsible for circulation and shelving of all library materials, including textbooks
• Maintain the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
• Assists in receiving and processing materials selected for purchase
• Informs teachers and students of overdue books on a regular basis
• Makes repairs on damaged books
• Collaborates with site staff to identify materials for specific units or projects
• Completes inventory of library materials
• Maintains the overall operation of the library

Reports To:

Principal

Calendar: 10 months; 29.5 hrs/week

Salary:
Classified hourly salary schedule