Empowering Special Education Classroom Assistant

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

New hire experience bonus

New hire education bonus

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a Paraeducator to assist under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instruction of students with disabilities, implementing IEPs, and supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include delivering classroom work, aiding in data collection, assisting with behavior plans, transferring students, and performing clerical tasks to help teachers, while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro test completed.
• Prior experience in similar education support roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom work under direction, reinforce objectives and tutor.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintain classroom.
• Collect data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement behavior plans and district crisis intervention policies.
• Assist with daily activities, transitions, and supervision in various settings.
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher and maintain student files.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Verbal and written communication

Special education support

Teamwork with students, staff, parents

Stress management

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

ParaPro Test (district provided)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a Paraeducator to assist under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instruction of students with disabilities, implementing IEPs, and supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include delivering classroom work, aiding in data collection, assisting with behavior plans, transferring students, and performing clerical tasks to help teachers, while maintaining a safe learning environment.