Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Peach Springs Unified School District; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach Springs Unified School District in Peach Springs, AZ, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at Peach Springs Elementary School (K-6) for a full-time role. Under supervision, you will assist certified staff to support students with disabilities and help implement IEP goals.

You will reinforce literacy and math skills, supervise students, help with assessments, and accompany students on field trips while fostering a respectful learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework.
• Prior experience with special needs desirable.
• IVP Fingerprint Card from AZDPS.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basics and implement programs.
• Assist staff in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Prepare classroom materials and reinforce instructional strategies per student needs.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavioral management to keep a safe, on-task environment.
• Supervise lunch, bus duty, playground, corridors and other non-instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision purposes.
• Assist teachers with parent contact to promote involvement in education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement per IEP objectives.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Classroom supervision

Parent communication

Inclusion support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework completed

IVP Fingerprint Card from AZDPS

Tools

Word

Excel

G-suite

Job description

Peach Springs Unified School District in Peach Springs, AZ, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at Peach Springs Elementary School (K-6) for a full-time role. Under supervision, you will assist certified staff to support students with disabilities and help implement IEP goals.

You will reinforce literacy and math skills, supervise students, help with assessments, and accompany students on field trips while fostering a respectful learning environment.