Special Education Assistant - 1 on 1 Paraprofessional

Washington Elementary School District 6•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a diverse classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to special education students, working with special needs students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities. In addition, incumbent(s) monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired
Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.
All Title I Schools: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired
Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or successfully passed a Arizona State approved paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost and must pass prior to being hired, Please contact HR for more information)
Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.
All Title I Schools: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired
Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or successfully passed a Arizona State approved paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost and must pass prior to being hired, Please contact HR for more information)
Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

Works with special education students individually or in-groups on special projects or assignments such as academic, social, emotional, functional, language, and behavior skills and activities of daily living.
Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
Assists special need student(s) in feeding, toileting/diapering, physical activities, instructions, and behavior management that remediates severe academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties into a positive environment.
Assists with adaptive equipment.
Monitors and analyzes reading and/or mathematics instructional assessment data, utilizing disaggregated student achievement data to plan and deliver instruction.
Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action including determining when to give a warning and when a formal notice should be written.
Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents.
Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and the cafeteria area before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess.
Reports any unusual incidents or injury to school administration.
Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials.
Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy and behavioral problems.
Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
Copies and prepares educational materials.
Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
Performs other duties as required.