One-on-One Special Education Paraeducator

Cave Creek Unified School District 93; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cave Creek Unified School District 93 is seeking a classroom paraprofessional to assist a single elementary student in an individualized special education program. The role focuses on implementing IEP goals, reinforcing social and behavioral skills, and ensuring safety and confidentiality in line with FERPA.

You will work under supervision, modify materials as needed, gather progress data, and participate in trainings and meetings to support the student’s progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or met the State Paraprofessional Academic Assessment.
• Knowledge of special education disabilities and classifications, process and laws preferable.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Knowledge in all academic areas.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers and staff in developing plans for meeting student’s individual goals and objectives.
• Reinforce student’s social and behavioral skills inside and outside the classroom. Accompany student to and from class if needed.
• Work without direct supervision with individual or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher.
• Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrain from becoming personally involved outside of school.
• Implement strategies and techniques unique to the special needs student as the need arises or as required.
• Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents.
• Participate in IEP meetings as necessary.
• Assist in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modification.
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students, following all FERPA policies and Laws.
• Use effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
• Participate in training sessions, e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention, CPR/1st aide, conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills.
• Develops and maintains understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and disabilities.
• Complete computerized MIPS forms on a monthly basis
• Monitor students’ behavior inside and outside the classroom. Accompany students to and from class if needed
• Reinforce therapy goals and skills
• Assist student to stay on task, redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards.
• Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
• Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relating to children and adults

Organizational skills

First Aid/CPR literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or two years of college or Paraprofessional Assessment

State Paraprofessional Academic Assessment

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Cave Creek Unified School District 93 is seeking a classroom paraprofessional to assist a single elementary student in an individualized special education program. The role focuses on implementing IEP goals, reinforcing social and behavioral skills, and ensuring safety and confidentiality in line with FERPA.

You will work under supervision, modify materials as needed, gather progress data, and participate in trainings and meetings to support the student’s progress and well-being.