Special Education Paraeducator II - Student Support

Sossaman Middle School; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Higley Unified School District's Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona seeks a Paraeducator II for Special Education to support students and staff in various instructional settings.

The role involves assisting with individualized and small-group instruction, behavior plans, and student supervision during transitions and activities. CPR/First Aid and CPI training are required or provided on hire.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma.
• Current CPR and First Aide cards are required. (No online classes)
• Capable of working with children one-on-one and in groups.
• Displays the ability to work with a variety of students with disabilities including: emotional disabilities, autistic, mildly mentally disabled and non-verbal students.
• Ability to relate to students and teachers in a positive manner. Ability to build relationship of trust with students.
• Skills and ability to perform the functions of the job to include: instruction, computer, basic academic matters, problem solving and managing work assignments.
• Ability to pass background and reference checking as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Maintain CPI certification (training available upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Instructs individuals or small groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with supervision of students during drills, assemblies, lunch, and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to problems or special information about a student.
• Implements behavioral plans under direction to improve student behavior.
• Works with students with disabilities across instructional settings including classrooms, recess, and lunch.
• Removes student from classroom if needed and provides alternative activities.
• Restraints students if required using CPI strategies taught.
• Assists with personal care/activities of daily living as trained (feeding, toileting, positioning).
• Maintains confidentiality of student information as required by district policy.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training as required.

Skills

Student support

Instruction

Behavior management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPI training

Job description

Higley Unified School District's Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona seeks a Paraeducator II for Special Education to support students and staff in various instructional settings.

The role involves assisting with individualized and small-group instruction, behavior plans, and student supervision during transitions and activities. CPR/First Aid and CPI training are required or provided on hire.