Gen Ed Paraprofessional

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District seeks a Paraprofessional to support instructional activities and supervise students. The role includes one-on-one and small-group work, playground supervision, and assistance with testing and progress assessments. Longevity depends on classroom needs.

The position involves translating materials for parents and staff, maintaining records, and performing related duties with flexibility to meet student needs. A valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages and developmental levels.
• Familiarity with educational practices and classroom routines.
• Ability to follow policies and adapt to district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students in classroom or developmental center to reinforce learning.
• Work with small groups to reinforce learning material introduced by the teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch, playground, before and after school.
• Translate material for parents, students, and staff.
• Administer tests and assessments and maintain records under teacher supervision.
• Assist with duties related to instruction and related tasks.
• Provide personal assistance as needed (toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting).

Skills

Student support

Instructional support

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Classroom supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

PRAXIS/Work Keys/Master Teacher test or 60 college credits

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: ParaprofessionalCLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Classified, 9-Month Work CalendarSALARY: Approved Classifed Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, playground supervision and assisting with testing and assessment of student’s progress. Position longevity will be determined from individual classroom’s needs.PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.
• Translates material and information for parents, students and staff.
• Administers tests and assessments.
• Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.
• Maintains files and computer records.
• Assists supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
• May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
• Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
• Ability to assessing of student’s educational needs.
• Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
• Operate office equipment and MS Office.
• Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required - High School diploma or GED. Required - PRAXIS, Work Keys or Master Teacher test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits. Bilingual preferred. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.OTHER POSITION INFORMATION: May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs. Hours will be in relation to the school site hours. Continuing positions for the subsequent school years, if offered, may be rearranged as needed to best meet the needs of the students.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To Souting America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination PoliciesTitle IX CoordinatorAssistant Superintendent Of Human Resources Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Exceptional Student Services Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100 Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org