Empowering Special Education Classroom Assistant

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist the teacher with instructional objectives, working with individuals or small groups to help students reach classroom and personal goals. This role supports classroom teachers, site administrators, and special education staff in daily activities.

Work hours are 35 per week, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm; 187 school days per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep certifications current.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
• Checks class work, grade papers and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Alerts the classroom teacher to any problems.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as required.
• Assists students with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
• Meets students at the bus each morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
• Assists students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
• Operates and care for equipment and assistive technology used in the classroom.
• Assists with student supervision in all school settings.
• Refers all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to classroom teacher.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Skills

Excellent attendance record

Background clearance

First Aid/CPR certification willing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist the teacher with instructional objectives, working with individuals or small groups to help students reach classroom and personal goals. This role supports classroom teachers, site administrators, and special education staff in daily activities.

Work hours are 35 per week, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm; 187 school days per year.