Instructional Support Paraeducator at Kiva Elementary School [15979]

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

• Assists teacher with classroom instruction and works with children during instructional activities.
• Modifies classroom and homework for students requiring modifications.
• 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 routine information from 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 below without falling below minimum wage.