Education Support Paraprofessional — Intervention

Buckeye Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 2,072,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ, is seeking a Paraprofessional B – Intervention/Resource to assist students with educational needs and support implementation of IEPs under teacher supervision. The role includes classroom support, supervision, and helping students develop language, academic, and social skills.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred), and relevant certifications; Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid.
• Experience with school-aged children (preferred).
• Experience with children with various learning and physical disabilities (preferred).
• Special training in adaptive equipment (may be required on hire).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessionals may provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
• Assist in playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and transportation of District students as required.
• Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, language acquisition and other required special needs.
• Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.
• Assist the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.
• Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.
• Perform assignments and duties to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.
• Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.
• Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.
• Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.
• Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.
• Consults frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.
• Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.
• Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
• Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
• Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
• Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District’s needs.
• Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
• Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

CPR

First Aid

Experience with school-aged children

Experience with disabilities

Adaptive equipment training

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ, is seeking a Paraprofessional B – Intervention/Resource to assist students with educational needs and support implementation of IEPs under teacher supervision. The role includes classroom support, supervision, and helping students develop language, academic, and social skills.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred), and relevant certifications; Spanish language skills are preferred.