Paraprofessional

Humboldt Unified School District • Prescott Valley, AZ

375d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers with students having moderate, severe, or profound needs in providing a classroom environment that helps to ensure a positive learning environment that enables these students to benefit from the instructional program.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified restraint training desired
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
• Ability to operate standard classroom related learning tools and equipment
• Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting
• Demonstrate an understanding with students with special needs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to do basic mathematical computations
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with supervision
• 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
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict in a professional manner
• Must be able to move quickly to preserve student safety

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Assists in carrying out IEP goals for specific students as instructed by the teacher and/or therapists
• Assists students getting on and off the bus and to/from class
• Assists special needs students with daily bodily functions as necessary to maintain a healthy child, for example, tube feeding, diapering, etc.
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Assists students with eating
• Assists students with various learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Assists students in mainstreamed classes
• Calms and/or otherwise provides support for students who are having physical outbursts, who are acting out, and/or are emotionally distressed
• If given proper certified restraint training, may be required to restrain students
• Directs and re-directs students and student behavior during different activities
• Supervises students on school campus where requested
• Assists the teacher with the preparation and evaluation of learning materials
• Completes all applicable Medicaid Direct Service reimbursement claims paperwork and submits on a monthly basis
• May assist teacher in preparation of other related instructional materials
• Provides positive reinforcement to all students
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities, as requested
• Handles routine clerical work, as assigned
• Assists the teacher with instruction and evaluation of student work
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees