Paraprofessional B - Intervention​/Resource @ PS-Sundance

This job is also posted in Buckeye Elementary School District

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Type
:
Classified

Reports to: Site or Program Administrator

Purpose
:
To assist and support students with educational needs and/or implementation of their Individualized Education Program under the direction and supervision of a General Education or Special Education Teachers.

• Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card(required
  ).
• High School diploma or equivalent (
  required
  ).
• First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or obtain the certification within 30 day of employment (in-person hands on training/certificate,
  required
  ).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish(preferred)
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention(preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience working with children with severe needs.
• Professional development history which shows knowledge concerning students with severe needs.
• Experience with working with students in various levels of instruction.
• Experience working in a reading intervention classroom is a plus
• Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Paraprofessionals may be required to provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.

• All Paraprofessionals may have duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in transportation of District students as required.

• Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition and other required special needs.

• Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.

• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.

• Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.

• Perform assignments and duties as required to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.

• Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.

• Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.

• Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.

• Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.

• Consults frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.

• Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.

• Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty…