Paraeducator Special Education Preschool

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION:

SUPPORT STAFF

TITLE:

PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - PRESCHOOL

CALENDAR:1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY:

GRADE 107 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Provide instructional and clerical support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a specialized environment or as required by an individual education plan (IEP).

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• The physical demands described 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.
• Ability to exert 10-30 lbs of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

• Within proximity to the teacher, instruct individual or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs (i.e., toileting/diapering) for the purpose of allowing students to function in a school environment
• Assist the teacher/provider in evaluating the specific needs of students for the purpose of creating equipment and/or aids to meet special needs
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement behavior plans developed by the team, to include the parent, for the purpose of assisting students with behaviors in conflict with a positive academic and social environment
• Maintain classroom and student equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment
• Transfer/lift students for the purpose of assisting them in performing daily activities
• Adhering to guidelines of the IEP, assist students with physical, emotional, and educational needs while providing appropriate documentation related to activities of daily living for reimbursement of services for Medicaid in the Public Schools (MIPS).
• Assist in whole-class, small-group, or individual educational demonstrations
• Administer immediate basic first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students
• Assist with assessments and instructional review under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Copy, collate, and file the requested documents
• Develop and create classroom displays
• Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Participate in training as required for the purpose of improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality of protected student and staff member information
• Perform all duties related to general job functions as assigned by the supervisor
• Accept responsibility for the student’s well-being and safety
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations based upon daily observation
• Assist in the maintenance of a quiet and orderly classroom environment
• Operate properly and care for school district equipment
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

• Respond in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students and staff
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the job
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

• Mobility and Movement:
  Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• Sensory and Communication:
  Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
• Physical Exertion:
  • Occasionally:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Constantly:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment:
  Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace…