Special Education Paraprofessional (1:1 aide)

Fountain Hills Unified School District•Fountain Hills, AZ

About The Position

JOB GOAL: Support the Special Education teacher in implementation of an appropriate Special Education Program for special needs students. Work closely with one handicapped pupil on a regular basis to assist in providing them with the physical help, emotional support, and academic reinforcement needed to meet individual student’s educational plan. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following: Work with individual student or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher Assist the teacher in reinforcing materials or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interest and ability Monitor and maintain established standards of student behavior in accordance with the Assertive Discipline Program Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activities Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and playground activities Assist with lunch, snack and cleanup routine Establish as fully as possible a supportive and empathetic relationship with the student(s) Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as required by their handicapping condition Become familiar with the operation of instruction equipment, materials and office machines for preparing materials Follow directions of teachers to provide a positive program for students Receive instructional materials and equipment and distribute according to the teacher’s instructions Monitor student activities as assigned by the teacher Help maintain individual records for each child Alert teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned Perform other related responsibilities efficiently and willingly, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent Current CPR Certificate Current First Aide Certificate Capability of performing general clerical duties Ability to work with students on a one-to-one Ability to relate to students, parents and staff in a positive manner Ability to relate and cooperate with school personnel and students Friendly, helpful attitude toward all Patient, calm demeanor Special Criteria Professional appearance and demeanor Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Reasoning ability Ability to apply principles of reason and logic for problem-solving purposes. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Current CPR Certificate
Current First Aide Certificate
Capability of performing general clerical duties
Ability to work with students on a one-to-one
Ability to relate to students, parents and staff in a positive manner
Ability to relate and cooperate with school personnel and students
Friendly, helpful attitude toward all
Patient, calm demeanor
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply principles of reason and logic for problem-solving purposes.

Responsibilities

Work with individual student or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Assist the teacher in reinforcing materials or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interest and ability
Monitor and maintain established standards of student behavior in accordance with the Assertive Discipline Program
Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activities
Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and playground activities
Assist with lunch, snack and cleanup routine
Establish as fully as possible a supportive and empathetic relationship with the student(s)
Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as required by their handicapping condition
Become familiar with the operation of instruction equipment, materials and office machines for preparing materials
Follow directions of teachers to provide a positive program for students
Receive instructional materials and equipment and distribute according to the teacher’s instructions
Monitor student activities as assigned by the teacher
Help maintain individual records for each child
Alert teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned
Perform other related responsibilities efficiently and willingly, as assigned