Instructional Support Paraeducator - Level D Pima Day School

PAY & BENEFITS

J FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet their needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Assists in classroom instruction, modifies classroom and homework for students needing modifications, assists in planning and implementing field trips, provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance, monitors students' behavior, prepares classroom for activities, grades papers, attends training sessions, and participates in testing and updating student information.

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.
• Makes preparations for field trips to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in various curricular areas as needed.
• Maintains classroom environment by monitoring children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom, escorting students to areas on campus, assisting with clean-up, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Attends in-service training sessions and other related meetings.
• Administers tests and assessments, monitors students' IEP progress, documents behavior, progress, and results of student activities, and participates in testing students in academic and social progress.
• Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and displays, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents, and makes copies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of educational or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses: 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.

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.