Special Education Paraprofessional, IEP Support

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional to assist the Special Education Teacher with implementing Specialized Programs and IEPs for students with disabilities within the general education setting. The role supports behavioral and instructional needs across inclusion settings.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining confidentiality, attending district professional development, and complying with FERPA and district policies, with

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting laws, codes and standards relevant to educational support.
• Ability to provide courteous customer service in a school setting.
• Committed to maintaining student confidentiality and FERPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning activities/work assignments for specialized programs, preschool, and/or individual students.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out activities/work assignments for students for specialized programs, preschool, and/or individual students.
• For specialized programs, assists in the implementation of the district program with fidelity.
• For paraprofessionals assigned to individual students, implements services as outlined in the IEP and directed by supervising staff.
• Follows a lesson plan, chart or guide created by the teacher.
• Consults frequently with staff about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems and progress of the students.
• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to FERPA.
• Assists the teacher in the implementation and maintaining classroom and behavior management.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning students whom they support.
• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Attends district professional development classes.
• Participates in the Medicaid reimbursement program which includes maintaining logs on students and attending scheduled training.
• Assists students with activities of daily living, to include hygiene, toileting/diapering, eating/tubing, transfers, mobility, positioning and assistive devices.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpreting laws & standards

Customer service

Maintaining confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

AA degree

60 college credits

Dysart exam completion

Job description

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional to assist the Special Education Teacher with implementing Specialized Programs and IEPs for students with disabilities within the general education setting. The role supports behavioral and instructional needs across inclusion settings.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining confidentiality, attending district professional development, and complying with FERPA and district policies, with