Paraprofessional - Kindergarten Job ID #7445

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team as Paraprofessionals. This role involves assisting teachers in instructional tasks, clerical record-keeping, and guiding student activities. The position offers a supportive culture and the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives. Applicants should be aware that while preferred positions/sites are considered, offers may be extended for different sites or roles based on district needs after interviews and reference checks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• An Associate's Degree or 60 college credits or State/Local ParaPro Assessment test required
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledgeable of the basic course content for students; and, educational goals and objectives for each assigned student
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports, to monitor students, speak and write effectively, establish and maintain effective relationships, work with and secure the cooperation of students
• Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and with specialized computer-based equipment and software
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the classroom teacher, to assist the teacher in instructional tasks and in routine clerical record-keeping and in the overall guidance of student activities involving games, sports, arts and crafts, and various recreational programs and Library.
• Assist in planning the day's activity
• Assist in identifying area of needs related to the program
• Assist in the development, planning and implementation of the program.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment so students may fully access their education.
• Accompany and assist students throughout the school day as necessitated by the IEP
• Maintains required records and files and perform general clerical

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• paid life insurance
• equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED