Paraprofessional Specialist - ESAP

Gilbert Unified School Dist 4; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 19,729 - 28,100; Part time

Job summary

Gilbert Unified School Dist 4 in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional Specialist to support the instruction of special needs students. You will assist in classroom activities, provide care for students, and work under the supervision of licensed educators.

This role is vital in helping students achieve their learning goals while ensuring a safe and positive environment. Applicants must possess a valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card and ideally have some relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience in a similar job role is desired.
• CPR/First Aid certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and instruction of special needs students.
• Adapt classroom activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitor and provide care for special education students.

Skills

Patience in communication

Basic arithmetic skills

Verbal skills for complex information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Public school district: Gilbert Unified School District.

Position: 7 hour Paraprofessional Specialist – ESAP and 6 hour Paraprofessional – ESAP.

Length: 9 months. Grade: 109. Hourly Rate: $17.36 and up, depending on experience. Hours per day: 7.

Application Procedure: Apply online.

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.

Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a schoolwide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs.

Job Description

Purpose Statement: The job of Paraprofessional Specialist is to assist in the supervision and instruction of severely or moderately disabled special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher; observe and document student progress; implement plans for instruction; and assist students by providing for special health care needs.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists special education students requiring daily care (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, lifting, positioning) for the purpose of providing appropriate care of medically fragile and/or physically handicapped students and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Directed and guided by the appropriate therapist for the purpose of providing carry‑over of therapy routines and/or strategies.
• Implements academic instruction assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other handicapping conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs special education students (e.g., counting, colors, behavioral skills, daily living skills, verbal skills) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students’ success.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio‑visual equipment, setting up projects) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors special education students (lunch, playground, classroom, field trips) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program for the purpose of meeting DSC requirements.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (correcting papers, copying, instructional materials) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Responds to emergency situations (injured student, fights) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Requirements

• Learning Development – Level B: sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Equivalent to completion of high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving – Level 1: work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Skill – Level A: basic level of learned physical skill required. No special coordination beyond normal mobility and handling of everyday objects.
• Physical Effort – Level 2: job requires light physical effort – frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light‑weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements

• Human Relations Skill – Level B: job requires patience in communication and well‑developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.
• Scope of Contacts – Level 1: important contacts with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor; occasional contact with individuals outside the organization.

Work Environment

• Performance Environment – Level A: changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of workflow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.
• Physical Working Conditions – Level 3: frequent exposure to moderately hazardous conditions resulting in significant threat to health and safety.

Accountability

• Level of Accountability – Level B: responsible for producing journey‑level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
• Organizational Impact – Level 1: work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond; responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Experience: Job‑related experience desired.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. CPR/First Aid certificate.

Compensation Details

• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.
• Pay Schedule: Hourly – Grade 109.
• Work Calendar: Support 9 month.

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.