Instructional Assistant - Paraprofessional II

Washington Elementary School District 6; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District 6 in Phoenix is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers in a classroom environment. Under direct supervision, you will provide materials, assist with student projects, monitor students, and help prepare activities.

You will communicate with parents, contribute to lesson plans, and help maintain order during recess and meals. Must have a high school diploma and meet district qualifications; CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• Completion of 60 college credit hours or an associate's degree.
• Paraprofessional test or CPR certification as required by WESD.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by providing materials and handouts to students.
• Work with students individually or in groups on projects.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques to aid learning.
• Monitor students on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Copy and prepare educational materials and classroom for activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding progress and concerns.
• Assist with lesson planning and provide feedback from students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Group instruction

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

60 College Credit Hours

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university

Arizona paraprofessional test or CPR certification

Job description

Pay Grade: 4534

Position Control:

Department: Varies

Accountable To: Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Summary: Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to students, working with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities. In addition, incumbent(s) monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Essential Functions:

• Works with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension levels and memorization of emergency information. Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning. Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
• Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and the cafeteria area before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess. Reports any unusual incidents or injury to school administration. Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action including determining when to give a warning and when a formal notice should be written. Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents.Monitors student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Copies and prepares educational materials as needed.
• Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials. Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
• Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy and behavioral problems. Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired, Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university,orsuccessfully passed an Arizona State approved paraprofessional test (offered by WESD at no cost and must pass prior to being hired, Please contact HR for more information)
• Six months of working with children in a learning environment or related experience;

*Non-Title 1 Schools (LM and AL)

• All Title I Schools:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
  • Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university,orsuccessfully passed a Arizona State approved paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost and must pass prior to being hired, Please contact HR for more information)
  • Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Proficiency in English and target language.
• Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Demonstrating child development theories;
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts;
• Using typical activities within a classroom environment;
• Working with children;
• Maintaining student discipline;
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures;
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment;
• Reviewing completed work assignments;
• Preparing classroom for various activities;
• Reading and following lesson plans;
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.