ESS Paraeducator III

Casa Grande Union High School District 82•Casa Grande, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve. As a part of a multi-tiered system of supports, the Paraeducator is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students to increase student retention, academic success, and support post-secondary/career goals. Assisting students with goal setting and providing academic support, continuous communication and follow-up to maximize goal attainment.

Requirements

Experience working in a high school setting
High School Diploma or GED and Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
60 College Credits or Passing Grade on ParaPro Test
Experience working with a diversified student population
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to work independently
Have experience in peer leadership and parental involvement.
Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administrations, parents and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve issues

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
Ensure student confidentiality.
Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students
Work with students in a variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
Assist in ongoing monitoring of students’ progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work
Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plans as directed by classroom teacher.
Always maintain dignity and respect for each student
May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping, limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.
May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/ elective and field trips.
Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
Must perform all duties assigned during scheduled workdays.
Perform other duties as requested by the administration to meet the needs of the students.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by district guidelines
Use initiative to solve problems
Follow district and building procedures