26/27 Paraprofessional A- Side-by-Side @ Bales

Buckeye Elementary School District•Buckeye, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists special education teachers with individualized instruction, implementation of each child’s individualized education program (IEP), monitoring student behavior, and assisting students with personal needs, including, but not limited to toiletry, feeding, and adaptive equipment.

Requirements

Must obtain and maintain an AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
High School diploma or equivalent
First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or obtain the certification within 30 days of employment (in-person hands on training/certificate)
Excellent communication skills (written or oral)
Experience working with school-age children
Experience working with children with severe needs
Professional development history which shows knowledge concerning students with severe needs
Experience with working with students in various levels of instruction
Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak fluent Spanish
Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention
Experience working in a reading intervention classroom

Responsibilities

Assist teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and classroom set up
Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
Perform duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in transportation of District students as required.
Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom
Aid students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training.
Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior
Assist occupational therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.
Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn
Work with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction
Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground and cafeteria settings, using PBIS principles
Under the direction of the supervising teacher, prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copy materials and documents
Under the direction of the supervising teacher, prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons
Assist students with learning reading, writing and math skills
Assist in administering District and State tests as needed
Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress
Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student
Organize and maintain teaching materials
Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child
Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
Maintain adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District’s needs.
Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Oversee class as required in teacher’s absence
Perform other duties as assigned