Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Maricopa Unified School District #20 • Maricopa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, general supervision and assisting with testing and assessment of student’s progress. This role involves working with individual and small groups of students in the classroom or developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher. The paraprofessional will also translate material and information for parents, students, and staff, help administer tests and assessments, and maintain records and computer files under teacher supervision. Additionally, the position requires assisting the supervising instructor with duties specifically related to the area of instruction, which may include providing personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, and lifting, as well as other possible student needs.

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

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: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees