Special Education Paraprofessional — 10-Month, 35.5 hrs/wk

Buckeye Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District is seeking a Paraprofessional A- Self Contained/Side-by-Side to support special education teachers with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. The role includes supervising students, assisting in emergent personal needs, and helping with classroom materials and activities.

Responsibilities cover inclusion support in regular classrooms, ESL and side-by-side settings, and collaboration with therapists.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.
• 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

• Assist teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and classroom set up.
• Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings as needed.
• Supervise students in playground, lunchroom, lavatory, bus area, and during transportation as required.
• Assist and accompany students for inclusion in regular classrooms.
• Aide students with personal hygiene, changing diapers, and toilet training as needed.
• Assist with eating utensils and cafeteria behavior guidance.
• Support occupational and speech therapies in teaching students.
• Provide a safe learning environment and monitor student behavior using PBIS.
• Prepare instructional materials and visual aids under teacher direction.
• Prepare workstations or learning centers for daily lessons.
• Assist students with reading, writing and math skills.
• Assist in administering District and State tests.
• Assess student needs and modify lessons; document progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure appropriate lessons.
• Organize and maintain teaching materials; file student work.
• Assist in daily activity planning to meet individual needs.
• Move around to observe activity and maintain safety.
• Maintain records of student progress as directed.
• Participate in safety drills and evacuation procedures.

Education

AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention

CPR

First Aid

Spanish language (preferred)

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District is seeking a Paraprofessional A- Self Contained/Side-by-Side to support special education teachers with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. The role includes supervising students, assisting in emergent personal needs, and helping with classroom materials and activities.

Responsibilities cover inclusion support in regular classrooms, ESL and side-by-side settings, and collaboration with therapists.