Classified: Paraprofessional III - ESS

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To assist the teacher in providing the care, welfare, and safety of the students.
• To assist in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.
• To tutor students with special needs; maintains files and records as directed.
• To assist students with special physical needs.
• To assist with learning activities within the general education and/or special education classroom.
• To monitor classroom assignments given by the teacher.
• To maintain confidential classroom student files and records.
• To assist with inventory and accounting procedures of special education classroom materials.
• To assist with the implementation of instruction modifications per the Individualized Education Plan.
• To communicate with teachers and parents regarding the students' needs and progress.
• To assist with the medical needs of students.
• To assist teachers during field trips.
• To assist with student testing.
• To prepare materials for classroom use.
• To assist the nurse with vision and hearing screenings.
• To accompany the teacher on home visits or homebound instruction.
• To assist with oral hygiene and personal hygiene (e.g., change diapers, feminine hygiene, and clothing as needed).
• To assist students with feeding as necessary.
• To position students from wheelchair to chair, toilet, etc.
• To maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues.
• To provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community.
• To perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
• To maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• To perform other related duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Affordability of an associate of arts degree or paraprofessional certification is required.
  • To obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification is required.
  • To sign an AHCSS Provider Participation Agreement and obtain a provider number as required is required.
  • To have and maintain a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
  • Prior experience working with special needs children is desired.
  • To be 21 years of age or older upon hire is required.
  • To possess a positive attitude toward students, teachers, staff and parents/guardians is required.
  • To possess the ability to take and follow directions is required.
  • To be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written is required.
  • To possess a warmth and understanding for special needs students is required.
  • To possess basic computing and clerical skills is required.

  Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
  • Regular talking and listening is required.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit.

  Working Conditions

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit.

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  • The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
  • The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.