Paraprofessional Specialist

Gilbert Unified School Dist 41•Highland Park, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional Specialist is responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of severely/moderately disabled special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher. This role involves observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, and assisting students with special health care needs. Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a schoolwide Title I campus may be eligible for a supplemental financial incentive upon verification of highly qualified status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.
CPR/ First Aid Certificate.
As requested by the supervisor, maintain current CPI certification.
Learning Development - Level B: Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
Problem Solving - Level 1: Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.
Physical Skill - Level A: Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
Physical Effort - Level 2: Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.
Human Relations Skill - Level B: Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.
Scope of Contacts - Level 1: The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.
Performance Environment - Level A: Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.
Physical Working Conditions - Level 3: Frequent exposure to moderately hazardous conditions resulting in significant threat to health and safety. Undesirable assignments.
Accountability Level B: Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
Organizational Impact - Level 1: Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience 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

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 students and/or developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.
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.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Attends required professional development.