Instructional Support Paraeducator - Navajo ES (15288)

PAY & BENEFITS

PAY GRADE: J
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under direction of a certified teacher, instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Affords assistance in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modifications.
• Makes arrangements for field trips for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in a variety of curricular areas as needed.
• Maintains supervision of children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Escorts students to 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; monitors students’ IEP progress; and documents behavior, progress, and results of student activities.
• Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs.
• Participates in maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays; maintains materials and supplies; contacts parents; and makes copies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 Required: 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

• Knowledge of: Basic first aid; Basic mathematical skills; Customer service principles; Computer operations; Classroom operations and activities.

Skills

• Skill In 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

• Positions in this class typically require: 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.