Special Education Paraprofessional — Classroom Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick/Paid time off

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District is seeking a Paraprofessional A- Self Contained/Side-by-Side to assist special education teachers, implement IEPs, monitor behavior and support students with personal needs.

Requires AZ DPS IVP clearance, a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid or certifications within 30 days, and preferred experience with special education and Spanish proficiency. 10-month, 35.5 hours/week, $16.59/hr with ASRS participation.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Must have CPR and First Aid upon hire or obtain the certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (preferred).
• 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.
• Paraprofessionals may be required to provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
• Duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and transportation of District students as required.
• Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom.
• Aids students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training.
• Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior.
• Assist occupational and speech therapists with teaching students as required.
• Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn.
• Work with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction.
• Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground and cafeteria settings using PBIS principles.

Skills

Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR and First Aid

Spanish (fluent)

Experience with special education

Adaptive equipment training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District is seeking a Paraprofessional A- Self Contained/Side-by-Side to assist special education teachers, implement IEPs, monitor behavior and support students with personal needs.

Requires AZ DPS IVP clearance, a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid or certifications within 30 days, and preferred experience with special education and Spanish proficiency. 10-month, 35.5 hours/week, $16.59/hr with ASRS participation.