Intervention Paraeducator - Student Support & ESL Growth

Buckeye Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District seeks a Paraprofessional B - Intervention/Resource to support students under the direction of teachers. The role involves assisting in regular classrooms, ESL, and special education settings, plus supervision duties during meals and transit.

A high school diploma is preferred, with required certifications in crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid. Experience with school-aged children and disabilities is preferred, and Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.
• Experience with school-aged children (preferred).
• Experience with children with varying learning and physical disabilities (preferred).
• Special training in adaptive equipment (may be required on hire).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, and other special education settings.
• Supervise playground, lunchroom, lavatory, bus area and transport students as required.
• Assist instructional supervisor with group and individual student work.
• Assist in maintaining classroom control and order.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom for student use.
• Assist in closing the classroom when school is not in session.
• Perform duties to meet personal care and non-medical health needs of students with special needs.
• Assist on field trips and other extracurricular activities.
• Help students acquire fluency in English.
• Provide activities to improve language, academic, and social skills.
• Monitor activities at duty stations and keep students safe.
• Consult with teacher about student needs, progress, and questions.
• Submit incident reports as needed.
• Move around to observe activity and ensure safety.
• Maintain records of students' work with teacher direction.
• Assist in safety drills and evacuation procedures.
• Report medical and safety issues to supervisor.
• Attend trainings to stay current with district needs.
• Practice good public relations with students, staff, and parents.
• Participate in Medicaid Reimbursement program with monthly logs.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Child interaction

Classroom supervision

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid/NVI certifications

Tools

Adaptive equipment training

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District seeks a Paraprofessional B - Intervention/Resource to support students under the direction of teachers. The role involves assisting in regular classrooms, ESL, and special education settings, plus supervision duties during meals and transit.

A high school diploma is preferred, with required certifications in crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid. Experience with school-aged children and disabilities is preferred, and Spanish language ability is a plus.