Paraprofessional-ESS Moderate/Severe - Preschool (Temporary)

Yuma Elementary School District ONE•Pecan Grove, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional-ESS Moderate/Severe - Preschool position is a temporary role focused on providing support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms. The primary responsibilities include working with individual and/or small groups of students and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. This role is essential for reinforcing classroom objectives, assisting students with learning concepts, and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR Immunization & Hepatitis B Clearance
Three (3) Professional References
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Job related experience is required.
Pass the Academic Assessment of Knowledge and Instructional Skills Test or 60 college credits

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicates with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress.
Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing written reference and/or historical reference in accordance with established guidelines.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs general clerical functions (e.g. copying, filing, data entry, etc.) for the purpose of support classroom's instructional program.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.