JES Paraprofessional 1st Grade

Starting Date: Immediately

(Formerly Instructional Aide – Regular Education and/or Special Education including High Needs)

Employment Classification: Non‑Exempt, Classified

• Associate degree or passing score on Para Pro test required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of, experience with and ability to deal with students in PreK‑12th grades
• Current CPR and first aid certification or ability to obtain certification (District to provide training.)

• Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students, employees and community.
• Accommodates the needs of students at the point of service.
• Assists in the supervision of students between programs and regular activities.
• Assists teacher in implementation of behavioral management strategies, instructional objectives, and student IEP goals and SEI goals as needed.
• Assists with ongoing program evaluation procedures and required testing.
• Assists the certified staff in the monitoring and recording of student process.
• Prepares training materials and maintains supplies as instructed by the teacher.
• Assists in the ongoing collection of information on attendance, grades, attitudes and discipline for students, especially focusing on at‑risk students.
• Instructs individual students using instructional objectives and lessons developed under the supervision of a highly qualified, certified teacher.
• Documents care delivered to student(s) as outlined in a student’s individualized education plan.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve skills.
• May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
• Assists in non‑instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and grounds monitoring as directed.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Reports To: Principal/Assigned Teacher(s)

Terms of Employment: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

ADA Accommodations: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Board Approved: 4‑20‑16

• Chelsea Drey , Principal
• Jefferson Elementary School
• Phone: 928‑288‑8600
• Email: cdrey

Salary: $15.17 Per Hour