Paraprofessional - Special Education

May 2020

Non-Exempt

Classified Salary Schedule (C)

10 months

• Associates degree or 60 college credits or successful completion paraprofessional examination
• Minimum of one year of experience in education or customer service with a focus on children or families
• Bilingual in Navajo and English preferred
• Emergency substitute teaching certificate required
• First Aid and CPR Certificate preferred
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

To provide instructional and related support to students needing specialized or individualized attention.

• Assists teachers in preparing and presenting instructional activities and lessons with individual students or in small groups
• Assists with the testing, instruction, and other learning activities, as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists Building Principal and Assistant Principal with various school programs, such as in-school suspension, library aide
• Assists in maintaining student files, records, grade sheets, attendance, and other classroom records.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of class projects and special events.
• Assists with student supervisory responsibilities both in and outside the classroom.
• Helps provide guidance and serves as the main resource for substitute staff.
• Performs clerical duties as required including typing, inventory, filing, ordering supplies, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a positive classroom environment ensuring neatness and attractiveness of the classroom; organizes and prepares classroom for various teaching activities.
• Participates in in-service training programs as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding students.
• Assists in the annual inventory of equipment and materials in assigned area.
• Performs Substitute Teacher duties on an as-needed basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Occasional stooping, bending and light lifting

Normal office conditions

None

Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals