Instructional Support Paraeducator - Desert Canyon MS (67185, 36381, 17202)

PAY & BENEFITS

PAY GRADE: J
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Position Objective

Instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet needs of students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Affords support in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modifications.
• Makes arrangements for field trips to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in various curricular areas as required.
• Monitors children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Escorts students to designated areas on campus.
• Assists with classroom 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.
• Administers tests and assessments of students.
• Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and displays; maintains materials and supplies; contacts parents; and makes copies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

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 such as those listed above.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensing Requirements: 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, 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.