(South Mountain) Paraprofessional (November Start)
About The Position
The Paraprofessional supports students and classroom teachers under the direction of the assigned Campus Principal and classroom teacher. The role provides instructional support, assists with student supervision, and helps maintain a safe and engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include supporting individual and small-group instruction, reinforcing positive student behavior, and assisting with classroom routines, enrichment activities, materials, recordkeeping, and organization. The position helps ensure students receive academic, social, and emotional support and teachers can focus on instruction. The Paraprofessional works with general and special education teachers and students, including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. The role also assists with student transportation, supervision during meals, recess and dismissal, testing, classroom preparation, and professional development activities. The position is located in South Mountain and is full-time and non-exempt.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Education, completion of 60 college credit hours, or Paraprofessional Certification.
- Documentation of an approved paraprofessional qualification, such as the ETS ParaPro Assessment, ACT WorkKeys (Writing, Applied Mathematics, and Reading for Information), or Master Teacher's ParaEducator PD Now!
- Work in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to relate positively to the public, staff, and students.
- Ability to use word processing on a PC computer.
- Possess or be able to obtain a current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification obtained through an in-person course.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and classroom management services under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Provide instruction to individual students and small groups.
- Assist in developing and preparing instructional materials and training modules.
- Help establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
- Assist with enrichment activities, including field trips, art, and recreation.
- Assist with recordkeeping for the instructional program and student records.
- Assist with the inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Monitor and assist with transporting students to and from school and on field trips.
- Monitor and assist students during meal, recess, and dismissal periods.
- Maintain a schedule established by the supervising teacher and use activities and materials approved by that teacher.
- Work effectively with general and special education teachers.
- Supervise students as assigned by the principal.
- Assist with student testing administration and scoring.
- Assist classroom teachers with general cleanup and preparation.
- Attend in-service training and participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
- Work one-to-one with students, including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
- Maintain confidentiality, personal organization, and timely submission of paperwork.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical benefits
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement program
- Competitive salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
