SPED Paraeducator: Instructional Support & Inclusion

Peach Springs Unified School District #8; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach Springs Unified School District #8 is seeking a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional to support certified staff in Peach Springs Elementary School (K-6). The role involves assisting with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, both individually and in small groups, to help meet instructional goals.

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with college coursework welcomed and IVP fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement per IEP objectives.
• Participates in IEP process as needed and serves as resource for student personnel evaluation team.

Skills

Following instructions

Basic math operations

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of college level coursework

Job description

Peach Springs Unified School District #8 is seeking a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional to support certified staff in Peach Springs Elementary School (K-6). The role involves assisting with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, both individually and in small groups, to help meet instructional goals.

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with college coursework welcomed and IVP fingerprint clearance.