Paraprofessional Emergency Substitute - Centerra Mirage 26/27 SY

Avondale Elementary School; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Paraprofessional Emergency Substitute for Centerra Mirage 26/27 SY in Goodyear, AZ. In the absence of the classroom teacher, you provide instruction, encourage student progress, and help manage the learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 60 college credits or an Associate's degree, a valid AZ substitute teaching certificate, and a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Prior child work and clerical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 college credits (100 level or higher) or an Associate's degree.
• Valid AZ substitute teaching certificate.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• General clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift at least 30 pounds.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows school district policies in working with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintains a disciplined, safe, and positive classroom environment.
• Ensures health, welfare, and safety of all students through adequate supervision.
• Reports to the office, checks absent teachers' materials, and follows duty schedules.
• Implements lesson plans and motivates student participation within academic time.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline issues promptly.
• Acts professionally at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s).

Skills

Experience with children

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 college credits (100 level or higher) or Associate's degree

Job description

Paraprofessional Emergency Substitute - Centerra Mirage 26/27 SY JobID: 2467

I. General Description

In the absence of the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment as assigned

II. Qualifications

• 1. Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2. Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level or higher), or an Associate's degree
• 3. Must possess a valid AZ substitute teaching certificate
• 4. Prior experience working with children is (preferred)
• 5. Must possess a Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 6. General clerical experience (preferred)
• 7. Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
• 8. Must be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written (preferred)

III. Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Follows professional practices consistent with the school district policies in working with Students, parents, and staff
• 2. Maintains a discipline and classroom that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with district policies
• 3. Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• 4. Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailboxes of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; obtain duty schedules; requests clarification of school rules and procedures
• 5. Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate
• 6. Reports all students injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as s reasonably possible.
• 7. Acts in a professional manner
• 8. Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies