Resource Paraprofessional — Student Support (Part-Time)

Sundance Elementary; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 32,167,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Sundance Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona is seeking a Paraprofessional B - Resource to support students with educational needs under the direction of General or Special Education teachers. This is a part-time, 10-month position with 29 hours per week and 186 days in the school year.

The role offers $15.49 per hour, with $0.25 per year of equivalent experience, and includes participation in the Arizona State Retirement System. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required).
• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• TB Test (required).
• Experience working with school-aged children (preferred).
• Experience working with children with various learning and physical disabilities (preferred).
• Special training in the use of adaptive equipment (may be required upon hire).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessionals may be required to provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
• All Paraprofessionals may have duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in transportation of District students as required.
• Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition and other required special needs.
• Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.
• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.
• Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.
• Perform assignments and duties as required to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.
• Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.
• Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.
• Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.
• Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.
• Consults frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.
• Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.
• Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
• Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
• Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
• Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District's needs.
• Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
• Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Sundance Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona is seeking a Paraprofessional B - Resource to support students with educational needs under the direction of General or Special Education teachers. This is a part-time, 10-month position with 29 hours per week and 186 days in the school year.

The role offers $15.49 per hour, with $0.25 per year of equivalent experience, and includes participation in the Arizona State Retirement System. Starting date is immediate.