Paraeducator II - SPED

Para educator II - SPED at Kingman Unified School District #20

Summary / Objective

The Para educator II works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support. Para educator II positions exist within schools throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Instruct individual students or small groups within close proximity to the teacher to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist students with various physical, emotional, and educational needs in accordance with guidelines of the student IEP.
• Assist with assessments, grading papers, and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Copy, collate, and file worksheets and requested documents.
• Develop and create bulletin boards, signs, borders, and classroom displays.
• Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after‑school activities, and school gate duty.
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after employment ends.
• May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
• Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a 9‑month, 32‑hour per week position. The employee will work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours. This position is eligible for medical benefits.

Required

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state‑approved competency exam (Para Pro).

Preferred

Education and Experience

Experience working with students or children.

Required Certifications / Licenses

May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

Location and Pay

Kingman, AZ – $4,500.00–$8,500.00

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