Paraeducator II - SPED Job Kingman area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

SPED Para educator II

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner

Instruct, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher

Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P

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, 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 no longer employed

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

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.

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

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a school environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

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

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)

Experience working with students or children.

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

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.