Paraeducator II - SPED

Kingman Unified School District #20•Kingman, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator II works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support. Paraeducator II positions exist within schools throughout the district.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
High School Diploma or equivalent
AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro)
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 all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Instruct, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P
Assist with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
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 the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after school activities, school gate duty
Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules
Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner