Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Paraprofessional I position working 19.5 hours per week for a 9-month agreement. The role involves assisting with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, general supervision, and assisting with testing and assessment of student progress. The 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.
Bilingual preferred.
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.