Instructional Support Paraeducator at Coronado High School (326550)

Pay Grade: J | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under the direction of a certified teacher, instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet the needs of students. Responsibilities include administering tests and assessments, monitoring students’ IEP progress, and documenting behavior, progress, and results of student activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with classroom instruction and works with children during instructional activities.
• Modifies classroom and homework for students requiring accommodations.
• May assist in planning and implementing field trips to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in various curricular areas.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Escorts students to areas on campus.
• Assists with clean-up and related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Assists with grading papers.
• Attends in-service training sessions and related meetings.
• Participates in testing students for academic and social progress.
• Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and displays, manages 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.
• 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 written correspondence.
• Reading and interpreting schedules, memos, and other written documentation.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

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.
• May be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

Return-to-work retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed without falling below minimum wage.