Paraprofessional (Part-time)

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Schools training

PBIS program involvement

Job summary

Accel Schools in Nogales, AZ seeks a part-time Instructional Paraprofessional to support students and teachers in a classroom setting. The role requires assisting with technology, assignments, and data collection while maintaining a positive learning environment.

The position is ~30 hours per week, in-office at our Nogales location, with responsibilities including one-on-one and small-group support and adherence to safety and behavioral guidelines.

Qualifications

• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• Ability to support students academically and emotionally.
• Identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and handle frequent changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
• Support teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support.
• Assist students with assignments and reinforce lessons.
• Collect and document academic and behavioral data as requested.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, admins, and support staff to meet student needs.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
• Help implement PBIS and other school-wide behavior systems.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Reliability / punctuality

Follow instructions

Collaboration

Physical stamina

De-escalation / restraint (as needed)

Job description

About the Team

Under general supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Arizona and Federal educational requirements.

This is part-time in office position (~30 hours/week) working out of our Nogales, Arizona location.

About the Opportunity

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade appropriate work.
• Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
• Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
• Follows all safety plans, rules, guidelines of the school.
• Works with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, character education.
• Assists the teacher in lesson assessments.
• Assists students with projects, assignments.
• Acts as a good role model for all students.
• Maintains a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Completes all necessary training, Safe Schools training or other assigned training.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support.
• Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or instructional support plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
• Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested by the teacher or administrator.
• Support students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.

About You

• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• Maturity and patience required. Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
• Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee is in a classroom setting or school environment.

Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to reach, bend, sit and stoop. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if/when needed.

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.