SPED Paraprofessional: IEP & Classroom Support

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher. The role involves assisting in the implementation of IEP services and general education accommodations within a continuum of services.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, collaborating with staff, maintaining confidentiality under FERPA, and aiding in daily living activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• AA degree OR 60 college credit hours OR successful completion of Dysart approved exam.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning activities/work assignments for specialized programs, preschool, and/or individual students.
• Assists the teacher in the carry 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.

Job description

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher. The role involves assisting in the implementation of IEP services and general education accommodations within a continuum of services.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, collaborating with staff, maintaining confidentiality under FERPA, and aiding in daily living activities as needed.