Classroom Support Assistant for Student Success

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist the classroom teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to support learning goals.

The position is 188 days/9 months, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM. Candidates must meet district qualifications, have or obtain First Aid/CPR, and clearances as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent attendance record is required.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification and keep current.
• Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Six months of child care experience if working with enrolled children five years old and younger.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher or reinforcing individual IEP goals.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
• Check class work, grade papers and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Alert the classroom teacher to any problems.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs as required.
• Assist students with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
• Meet students at the bus each morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
• Assist students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
• Operate and care for equipment and assistive technology used in the classroom.
• Assist with student supervision in all school settings.
• Refer all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to classroom teacher.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Lift 30 lbs

Child care experience

Background clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist the classroom teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to support learning goals.

The position is 188 days/9 months, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM. Candidates must meet district qualifications, have or obtain First Aid/CPR, and clearances as required.