Impactful Special Education Paraeducator

Asu-Preparatory-Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ASU Preparatory Academy in Phoenix seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with special needs in classroom settings. You will liaise between teachers and students, supervise progress and behavior, and communicate with support staff.

Requires open communication, CPR certification and DPS fingerprint clearance, with relevant educational credentials. The role includes directing small groups, assisting instruction, and preparing materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and an associate degree or higher, or 60 college credits, or passing ADE assessments.
• DPS fingerprint clearance card and CPR certification are required.
• Regular attendance and prior supervisory experience with groups of children is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups.
• Directs small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists children in understanding and following directions.
• Encourages children to work independently.
• Reinforces skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups.
• Helps children individually.
• Supervises children during lunch and on the playground.
• Assists classroom teacher with general cleanup and preparation.
• Records attendance and other information.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Takes and maintains CPR training.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Implements modified curriculum.
• Provides behavior support.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED + Associate degree or higher

60 college credits

ParaEducator assessments (Praxis/ACT Workkeys/PD Now)

DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR Certification

Job description

ASU Preparatory Academy in Phoenix seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with special needs in classroom settings. You will liaise between teachers and students, supervise progress and behavior, and communicate with support staff.

Requires open communication, CPR certification and DPS fingerprint clearance, with relevant educational credentials. The role includes directing small groups, assisting instruction, and preparing materials.