Paraprofessional - Resource

Gilbert Unified School Dist 41•Highland Park, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose of assisting in the instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certified teacher in a regular education and/or special education classroom. Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a schoolwide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs.

Requirements

Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Card while employed.
As requested by the supervisor, maintain current CPI certification.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
All Paraprofessionals at a Title I campus must have the following: Associate degree; or AA Degree; or 60 college credits; or Evidence of passing the Para Pro Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for student needs and direction.
Supports instructional activities assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior needs.
Under the direction of a certified teacher or therapist, provides instructional materials as needed by individual students.
Monitors special education students (e.g. Lunch, playground, classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program for the purpose of meeting DSC requirements.
Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. daily journal, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials.