Gen Ed Paraprofessional

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists with instruction and student supervision through individual and group instruction, playground supervision, and support with testing and assessment. Position longevity depends on the needs of the individual classroom. This is a non-exempt classified position on a 9-month work calendar, with compensation based on the approved classified compensation plan and education and experience. Work hours relate to the school site’s hours. Continuing positions offered for subsequent school years may be rearranged to best meet student needs. The role may include personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, and lifting. The position requires a valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card and the ability to meet the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One of the following: PRAXIS, Work Keys, or Master Teacher test; an associate’s degree; or 60 college credits.
Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
Knowledge and experience with student needs at different ages and educational and developmental levels.
Working knowledge of educational practices, processes, and techniques.
Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20 policies, regulations, and rules, as well as applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules.
Ability to assess students’ educational needs and provide tutoring in various subjects and areas.
Ability to operate office equipment and MS Office.
Verbal and written communication skills, including translation and interpretation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet sensory requirements, including general vision corrected to 20/20, normal-range hearing or listening when corrected, and clear speech and directions.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift with force up to 50 pounds, and carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 125 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher with individual students in a classroom or developmental center.
Work with small groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Supervise students outside the classroom during lunch, playground time, or before and after school.
Translate material and information for parents, students, and staff.
Administer tests and assessments.
Grade papers and maintain records under teacher supervision.
Maintain files and computer records.
Assist the supervising instructor with duties specifically related to the area of instruction.
Provide personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting, or other student needs when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.