Paraprofessional Specialist - HQ Title I

About the position

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist - HQ Title I will assist in the supervision and instruction of Title I students under the supervision of an Appropriately Certified teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for intervention instruction; and providing clerical support to the teacher.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists special education students requiring daily care (e.g. Toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, lifting, positioning, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care of medically fragile and/or physically handicapped students and/or developing students daily living and behavioral skills.
• Confers with teachers and/or therapist as appropriate for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Directed and guided by the appropriate therapist for the purpose of providing carry-over of therapy routines and/or strategies.
• Implements academic instruction 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 IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other handicapping conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs special education students (e.g. Counting, colors, behavioral skills, daily living skills, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students success.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• 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 (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. Injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Requirements

• Job-related experience is desired.
• Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.
• CPR/ First Aid Certificate.
• Associate degree; or AA Degree; or 60 college credits; or Evidence of passing the Para Pro Assessment Test.

Nice-to-haves

• Continuing Education/Training: CPR Training annually, CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years.
• Staff Development coursework determined by the Special Education Department to be completed within a specified time frame.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17.36 and up depending on experience
• Position Length: 9 Month