Special Education Assistant - Paraprofessional Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

Pay: $13.85 / hour

Location:

Glendale, Arizona

Employment type:

Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 135
Pay Grade: 4534
Position Control: 3856
Department:
Various School Sites
Accountable To:
Principal
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Creation/Revision Date:
July 10, 2019

Summary:

Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a diverse classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to special education students, working with special needs students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities.

In addition, incumbent(s) monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Essential Functions:

Works with special education students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments such as academic, social, emotional, functional, language, and behavior skills and activities of daily living.

Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.

Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.

Assists special needs students in feeding, toileting/diapering, physical activities, instructions, and behavior management.

Monitors and analyzes reading and/or mathematics instructional assessment data.

Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking appropriate action.

Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents.

Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and cafeteria area.

Reports any unusual incidents or injuries to school administration.

Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials.

Performs clean up after activities.

Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns.

Copies and prepares educational materials.

Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.

Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or successfully passed an Arizona State approved paraprofessional test.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Skills required include:

Demonstrating child development theories.
Knowing basic mathematical concepts.
Using typical activities within a classroom environment.
Working with children.
Knowing special needs of students.
Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
Facilitating group activities in a learning environment.
Reviewing completed work assignments.
Preparing classroom for various activities.
Reading and following lesson plans.
Applying school rules, policies, and procedures.
Engaging and encouraging communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About the company

The WESD is an award-winning public school district in Phoenix and Glendale, serving pre-k through eighth grade.

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