Paraeducator I

Kingman Unified School District #20•Kingman, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Paraeducator I employees work within designated preschool or kindergarten classrooms in the District’s elementary schools, performing instructional and clerical support functions under the supervision of classroom teachers. The position supports individual students and small groups, including students with physical, emotional, and educational needs, and follows applicable I.E.P. guidelines. This is an at-will position. Employment does not guarantee a particular work schedule or a minimum number of days or hours. These are 9-month, 30-hour-per-week positions. The employee works 7.5 hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours. The position is eligible for medical benefits. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: an associate degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
High level of interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students or children.
May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers related to the job in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
Instruct individual students or small groups, within close proximity to the teacher, to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist students with physical, emotional, and educational needs while adhering to student I.E.P. guidelines.
Assist with assessments, grade papers, and complete records under the supervision of the certified teacher.
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
Copy, collate, and file worksheets and requested documents.
Develop and create bulletin boards, signs, borders, and classroom displays.
Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes.
Assist with student supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch and breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard duties, bus assistance, after-school activities, and school gate duty.
Alert the teacher to problems or special information about a student.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff-member information, including after employment ends.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to policies, regulations, and rules.
Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.