Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Maricopa Unified School District #20 • Maricopa, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I will assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, general supervision, and assisting with testing and assessment of student progress. This is a part-time position working 19.5 hours per week for a 9-month agreement. Salary is based on the approved Classified Compensation Plan, considering education and experience.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
• Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
• Ability to assess student’s educational needs.
• Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
• Operate office equipment and MS Office.
• Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• High School diploma or GED.
• PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Translates material and information for parents, students and staff.
• Helps to administer tests and assessments.
• Maintains records under teacher supervision.
• Maintains files and computer records.
• Assists supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
• May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED