To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.
Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students
Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities
Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction
Assist with classroom computer instruction
Assist with translation when necessary
Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement
Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives
Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented by a transcript from an accredited institution of higher education
Pass ParaPro Test to meet Every Student Succeeds Act, December 2015 requirement
Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites
None
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position