Paraeducator Special Education - Resource at Payne Jr

Chandler USD 80•Queen Creek, AZ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individual education plan (IEP). A paraeducator will provide support to students with varying high-incidence disabilities (i.e. specific learning disabilities, speech-language disabilities, other health impairments, etc.)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
Satisfactory criminal background check
Ability to exert 10-30 lbs. of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment
Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Function effectively as a team member
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accept direction
Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
Be a positive role model for students
Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit.
The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
Occasionally: Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently: Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Constantly: Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups.
Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the teacher.
Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations.
Implement behavioral plans and strategies to foster a productive and positive learning environment.
Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch.
Report any potential concerns, such as substance use or dangerous situations, based on your daily observations.
Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.
Assist with creating bulletin boards and other classroom displays and properly care for all school equipment.
Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information.
Translate, both orally and in writing, for students, parents, and staff when needed.
Maintain the confidentiality of all student and staff information.
Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.