School Paraprofessional

Legacy Traditional Schools•Maricopa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Paraprofessional assists general education and special education teachers and other certificated personnel by providing instructional support to individual students or small groups of students with a range of disabilities in classroom or resource settings. The role works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to support students’ educational progress. Openings may be available at multiple Legacy Traditional Schools campuses; placement depends on current hiring needs and availability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card; new Arizona employees must obtain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card before their first day of employment.
Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Assessment, if applicable.
Ability to travel between campuses when required, including local and in-state travel.
Ability to perform duties that may involve lifting objects up to 25 pounds, sitting for extended periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentrating.

Responsibilities

Reinforce learning materials and skills introduced by general education or special education teachers, working with individual students or small groups.
Support students in general education and pull-out classrooms.
Assist with collecting data on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional performance.
Help teachers develop strategies for reinforcing skills and materials based on students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Distribute and collect instructional work, papers, and materials.
Help supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.
Participate in assigned in-service training.
Alert teachers to problems or relevant information about individual students.
Provide information to and assist substitute teachers when the general education or special education teacher is absent.
May help staff and students use educational computer programs and other technology.
Help maintain accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.
Administer and assist in evaluating daily student assignments.
Help organize the learning environment and prepare, set up, and maintain instructional materials and equipment.
Accompany or assist students between school and their modes of transportation.
Assist students with personal hygiene and self-help tasks, including toileting, diapering, eating, and dressing.
Act as a mandated reporter to help ensure student safety.
Monitor students’ daily schedules and behavior plans to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Attend problem-solving and IEP meetings and provide input about student progress.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.