Level I Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Services

Paraprofessional Level 1

A Paraprofessional Level 1 works under the guidance of a certificated staff member to provide support and assistance in delivering programs and services to children with disabilities or identified students in general education and special education settings.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• An Associate's degree or higher OR completed two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) from an accredited institution of higher education OR obtained a passing score on one of the Arizona Department of Education paraprofessional approved assessments required.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding individual students' situations.
• Ability to provide student assistance during emergency evacuations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts, helping them reach their academic goals.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the teacher's direction to enable all students to participate in classroom activities.
• Support academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups, aligning with learning goals specified by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parents and school personnel to assist students in modifying behaviors that affect a positive academic and social environment.
• Collect data on student's IEP goals in collaboration with the special education and/or general education teacher, using various data collection techniques to track student growth and progress.
• Monitor students to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Record keeping and clerical functions to support teachers, therapists, and school counselors in maintaining necessary records/materials.
• Assist students in using alternative/augmentative communication or other assistive technology to support participation in the general education setting.
• Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student information as directed during and after employment with the district.
• Refer all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist other personnel as directed to support them in completing their work activities.
• Participate in site/district meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Serve as a primary source of information and support any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon observation.
• Perform activities of daily living with/for students, including toileting, diaper changing, grooming, dressing, eating, use of assistive devices, and mobility to support continued inclusion in the general education setting.

Terms of Employment:

Salary placement on Grade C of the Governing Board approved salary schedule. Hours per day as determined by the specific assignment. Benefits as assigned for this position. Clearances Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance. Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination. Valid I-9 form.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs.

The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.