Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Overview

To assist general education and special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of Special Education pupils in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range of disabilities. Special education paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits.

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the general education and/or special education teacher(s).
• As assigned, supports students in the general education and pull-out rooms.
• Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Distribute and collect work, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed and certified teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Alerts the general education and/or special education teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and assists substitute teachers assigned in the general education and/or special education teacher's absence.
• May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and additional forms of technology.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.
• Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.
• Assists in organizing learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
• Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation to and from school.
• Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
• Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Paraprofessional Assessment completed successfully (if applicable)
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card

Arizona - New employee is required to obtain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety before first day of employment.

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position occasionally requires lifting objects (up to 25 pounds).
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentrating.
• Local and in-state travel required.
• Performs kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting activities in the performance of required daily activities.

• our colorful school spirit
• a fulfilling career
• a culture of connection
• our spirit of tradition
• the benefits of being the best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part-time roles. Invest in your future with retirement plans – Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6% employer matching, Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS and Texas participate in the Texas retirement TRS.

Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness, equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

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