Paraeducator IV​/V - SPED

Para educator IV/V - SPED

Summary/Objective

The Para educator IV/V works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support or one-on‑one assistance to a student. Para educator IV/V positions exist within schools throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Respond to all internal and external customers promptly, efficiently, friendly, and patient.
• Instruct individual students or small groups within close proximity to the teacher to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist students with various physical, emotional, and educational needs adhering to 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 confidentiality of protected student and staff information even after leaving employment.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.
• Provide one‑on‑one assistance to a student.
• Provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding.
• Work with students with severe behavior problems.

Other Duties

• 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.

Physical Demands

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The position is a 9-month, 32-hour per week, part-time role. Employees will work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours and are 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.

Salary

$15.45 per hour.