Resource @ Buckeye

Buckeye Elementary School District•Buckeye, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional B - Intervention/Resource assists and supports students with educational needs and/or the implementation of their Individualized Education Program. This role operates under the direction and supervision of General Education or Special Education Teachers. Paraprofessionals may provide services in various settings including regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side, or other special education environments. Duties also include supervision in areas like playgrounds, lunchrooms, lavatories, bus areas, and transportation of District students. The position involves assisting with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition, maintaining classroom order, preparing instructional materials, and performing personal care and non-medical health-related duties for students with special needs. It also requires participation in safety programs, attending professional development, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain an AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
High School diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR Certification and AED 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

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.
Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition and other required special needs.
Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.
Assist the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.
Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.
Perform assignments and duties as required to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.
Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.
Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.
Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.
Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.
Consult frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.
Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.