Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (Side-by-Side)

Sundance Elementary; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sundance Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona is hiring a Paraprofessional A-Side-by-Side to support special education students under the supervision of teachers. The role includes assisting with instruction, adapting lessons, and monitoring student behavior in various settings.

Requirements include a High School diploma, AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, First Aid/CPR/AED before hire, and preferred Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Must obtain AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required).
• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• First Aid/CPR Certification and AED required within 30 days of hire.
• Fluent Spanish (preferred).
• Obtain and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
• Experience with school-age children and with students with severe needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instruction and classroom materials.
• Support student inclusion in regular classrooms and in ESL or special education settings.
• Supervise students in playground, lunchroom, cafeteria, and transportation as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene and feeding needs of students.
• Support occupational and speech therapy activities as required.
• Maintain safe environment and document student progress.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize learning centers.

Skills

Fingerprint clearance

High school diploma

First Aid/CPR/AED

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Student data systems

Job description

Sundance Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona is hiring a Paraprofessional A-Side-by-Side to support special education students under the supervision of teachers. The role includes assisting with instruction, adapting lessons, and monitoring student behavior in various settings.

Requirements include a High School diploma, AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, First Aid/CPR/AED before hire, and preferred Spanish fluency.