Self-Contained Paraprofessional: Support Special Ed

Buckeye Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

60 day probation for benefits

Sick/personal leave 10 days

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District is hiring a Paraprofessional A - Self-Contained (Connections) to support special education instruction in a self-contained setting. You will assist with IEP implementation, behavior monitoring, and helping students with personal needs.

The position requires AZ DPS IVP clearance, a high school diploma, and First Aid/CPR; bilingual skills are preferred. Salary is based on district schedule for 10-month non-exempt staff with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or obtain within 30 days (in-person hands-on training/certificate).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred).
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience working with children with severe needs.
• Professional development history showing knowledge concerning students with severe needs.
• Experience with reading intervention classroom is a plus.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructions and classroom materials and setup.
• Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
• Assist with playground, lunchroom, lavatory, bus area supervision and transportation as required.
• Inclusion support for student participation in regular classrooms.
• Aids students with personal hygiene and toilet training.
• Assist OT and SLP with teaching students when required.
• Provide a safe environment for students, and supervise in various settings.
• Maintain and organize teaching materials and student work; plan daily activities.
• Observe and document student progress and report to supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Experience with children

Experience with severe needs

Reading intervention

Word/Excel

Data systems

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Student data systems

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District is hiring a Paraprofessional A - Self-Contained (Connections) to support special education instruction in a self-contained setting. You will assist with IEP implementation, behavior monitoring, and helping students with personal needs.

The position requires AZ DPS IVP clearance, a high school diploma, and First Aid/CPR; bilingual skills are preferred. Salary is based on district schedule for 10-month non-exempt staff with benefits after probation.