Special Education Paraprofessional - Self-Contained/Side-by-Side

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

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District is seeking a Paraprofessional A - Self Contained/Side-by-Side to assist special education teachers with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, supervising students, and assisting with personal care and adaptive needs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and a valid AZ fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a 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.
• All Paraprofessionals may have duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in 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 therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.
• Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn
• Works 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
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copy materials and documents
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons
• Assist students with learning reading, writing and math skills
• Assist in administering District and State tests as needed
• Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student
• Organize and maintain teaching materials
• Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child
• Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
• Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
• Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
• Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District’s needs.
• Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
• Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• May oversee class as required in teacher’s absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fingerprint clearance

HS diploma

CPR/First Aid

CPI certification

Experience with students

Experience with disabilities

Adaptive equipment training

Spanish language

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 with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, supervising students, and assisting with personal care and adaptive needs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and a valid AZ fingerprint clearance.