Classroom Support Specialist

Winslow Unified School Dist 1; Arizona; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Winslow Unified School Dist 1 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in a PreK-12 setting. The role focuses on instructional assistance, student supervision, and helping implement individualized education plans.

You will work under a highly qualified teacher, assure safety, assist with behavior management, and help prepare materials. CPR/First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or passing score on ParaPro 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.)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Student interaction

Education

ParaPro cert/test

High school diploma

Job description

Winslow Unified School Dist 1 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in a PreK-12 setting. The role focuses on instructional assistance, student supervision, and helping implement individualized education plans.

You will work under a highly qualified teacher, assure safety, assist with behavior management, and help prepare materials. CPR/First Aid may be required.