Paraprofessional - Preschool

Emergency Substitute Teacher

Date Revised
- May 2020

Status
- Non-Exempt

Salary Level
- Classified Salary Schedule (C)

Work Year - 10 months

Qualifications:

Associates degree or 60 college credits or successful completion paraprofessional examination. Minimum of one year of experience in education or customer service with a focus on children or families. Bilingual in Navajo and English preferred. Emergency substitute teaching certificate required. First Aid and CPR Certificate preferred. Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Job Goal:
To provide instructional and related support to students needing specialized or individualized attention.

Essential Duties:
Assists teachers in preparing and presenting instructional activities and lessons with individual students or in small groups. Assists with the testing, instruction, and other learning activities, as assigned by the teacher. Assists Building Principal and Assistant Principal with various school programs, such as in-school suspension, library aide. Assists in maintaining student files, records, grade sheets, attendance, and other classroom records.

Assists with the planning and implementation of class projects and special events. Assists with student supervisory responsibilities both in and outside the classroom. Helps provide guidance and serves as the main resource for substitute staff. Performs clerical duties as required including typing, inventory, filing, ordering supplies, etc. Assists in maintaining a positive classroom environment ensuring neatness and attractiveness of the classroom;

organizes and prepares classroom for various teaching activities. Participates in in-service training programs as directed. Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding students. Assists in the annual inventory of equipment and materials in assigned area. Performs Substitute Teacher duties on an as-needed basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort:
Occasional stooping, bending and light lifting

Working Environment:
Normal office conditions

Supervision Given:
None

Supervision Received:
Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals