School Paraprofessional West Valley

Vertex Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Onsite childcare discounts

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist special education teachers and certificated staff by supporting students with diverse needs in classroom and resource settings. You will reinforce learning, collect data on student progress, support during instructional activities, and help implement IEP/504 plans while maintaining confidentiality and a positive learning environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Ability to identify individual student needs.
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supports students in the general education classroom and/or the pull-out room as needed.
• Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' needs.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
• Assists with supervision of students during drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Participates in in-service training programs as needed.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief information source for substitutes and supports implementation of 504/IEP plans.
• Reinforce student education plans when necessary (504, IEP).
• May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs.
• Data Collection as additional documentation used to support progress.
• Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Organizes learning environments; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment.
• Assists students with personal hygiene and behavior functions per plan.
• Acts as mandated reporter for SPED Para position; safety focus.
• Monitors daily schedule and behavior plan for safety and positive learning.
• Attends problem solving/IEP meetings and provides input on progress.

Skills

Student interaction

Safe learning environment

Identify needs

Communication skills

Collaboration

Professional appearance

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

To assist special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to an individual in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range of disabilities. Paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits, while collecting data and monitoring the student’s progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with individual students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• As assigned, supports students in the general education classroom and/or the pull-out room as needed.
• Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and/or MAP scores.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned as needed.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Reinforce student education plans when necessary (504, IEP, etc.)
• May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs.
• Data Collection as additional documentation used as additional to support progress.
• Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Assists in organizing learning environments; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
• Assists students with personal hygiene functions and behavior functions, per their specific plan.
• (Specific to SPED Para position only) Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
• (Specific to SPED Para position only) Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Periodically assist in the drop-off and pick-up of children through Driveline, possibly during inclement weather.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED required

• Ability to positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Ability to identify individual student needs.
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check. Arizona Employees: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

BENEFITS

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

COMPANY CULTURE AND MISSION

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities. Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special. The best performers ask others for support.

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