Paraprofessional Technician - Academic Scills

Paraprofessional Technician

The job of Paraprofessional Technician is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision and instruction of mildly/moderately disabled special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

Essential Functions:

• Assists special education students one on one with classroom and daily living skills.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for student needs and direction.
• Supports instructional activities assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior needs.
• Provides instructional materials as needed by individual students.
• Monitors special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming program.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions:

• Attends required professional development.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Mental Requirements:

• Learning Development
  - Level B:
  Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training.
• Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving
  - Level 1:
  Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Skill
  - Level A:
  Basic level of learned physical skill is required.
• Physical Effort
  - Level 2:
  Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine.

Social Requirements:

• Human Relations Skill
  - Level A:
  Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates.
• Scope of Contacts
  - Level 1:
  Important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment:

• Performance Environment
  - Level A:
  Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.
• Physical Working Conditions
  - Level 3:
  Frequent exposure to moderately hazardous conditions resulting in significant threat to health and safety.
• Accountability Level of Accountability
  -Level B:
  Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
• Organizational Impact
  - Level 1:
  Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond.

Experience, Education, and

Certifications:

• Experience:
  
  Job-related experience is desired.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications/Clearances:
  Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. CPR/ First Aid Certificate.

Compensation Details:

• FLSA Status:
  Non Exempt
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hourly
  - Grade 107
• Work Calendar:
  Support 9 Month

Non Discrimination Statement:

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.