ESS 1:1 EDP (Foundations) Paraprofessional

Territorial Early Childhood Education Center; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Territorial Early Childhood Education Center in Chino Valley, AZ, seeks an ESS 1:1 EDP Paraprofessional to support a student with emotional disability. You will assist teachers, psychologists and therapists, reinforce concepts, and help implement daily activities in classrooms and life-skills settings.

Requirements include Para Pro or higher educational hours, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, and fingerprint clearance. This is a non-exempt, on-site role with campus-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Meets state assessment requirements or higher education hours.
• Ability to support 1:1 with student and implement lessons.
• Demonstrates clear communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher, psychologist and therapist with planning and instruction.
• Monitor and reinforce learning concepts in classrooms and centers.
• Document progress toward IEP goals and assist with activities.
• Prepare teaching aids and materials for daily lessons.
• Supervise students on the bus and in various settings.

Skills

Instructional support

Curriculum planning

Communication

Safety procedures

Student support

Outdoor work

Non-verbal support

Mobility

Education

Para Pro Assessment

Associate degree / 60+ sem hours

First Aid & CPR certification

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

ESS 1:1 EDP (Foundations) Paraprofessional

Chino Valley USD 51 Territorial Early Childhood Education Center - Chino Valley, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chino Valley Unified District

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education 1:1 EDP (Foundations) Para-Professional

REPORTS TO: Principal FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• The position requires specialized training to work 1:1 with a student with an Emotional Disability. All training is provided at no cost to the employee via the Chino Valley Unified School District.
• Supports the organization's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assists teachers, Psychologist and Therapist with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children in a classroom, Centers, Resource or Life-Skills setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Charting the progress of the student’s IEP goals that include educational, vocational, self-help skills, and personal hygiene needs.
• Assists the teacher or Therapist in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts.
• Presents subject matter to students under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role-playing.
• Assists students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervises students on the school bus.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift students and equipment and be able to work both inside and outdoors.
• Ability to manage non-verbal and difficult children.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the passage of a formal state approved assessment listed below within 90 days of hire:
• Para Pro Assessment

- OR -

• Must have an Associate's degree or greater or 60+ semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education.
• First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be have or be able to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions

• Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.)
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery.)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Rarely Occasionally Routinely Often

(0-5%) (6-25%) (26-75%) (over 75%)

Sitting _____ __X__ _____ _____

Standing _____ _____ __X__ _____

Bending/Stooping _____ __X__ _____ _____

Crawling/Kneeling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Climbing __X__ _____ _____ _____

Pushing/Pulling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (Under 10 lbs.) __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (10 Lbs. Or more) _____