1:1 Instructional Support Paraeducator - Arcadia HS (325679)

Pay Grade: J · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under direction of a certified teacher, instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Assists in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modifications.
• May assist in planning and implementing field trips for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in a variety of curricular areas as needed.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Escorts students to areas on campus.
• Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and/or preparing homework folders.
• Assists with grading papers.
• Attends a variety of in-service training sessions and other related meetings.
• Participates in testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social progress.
• Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
• Participates in maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays; maintains materials and supplies; contacts parents; and makes copies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of educational or clerical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test.
• Special Needs: Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Knowledge

• Basic first aid.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Customer service principles.
• Computer operations.
• Classroom operations and activities.

Skills

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Using office equipment.
• Dealing patiently with children.
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children.
• Performing routine mathematical calculations.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and related software applications.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparing simple memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence.
• Reading and interpreting routine information from schedules, memos, and/or other written documentation.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.