Instructional Support Paraeducator - SUCCESS - Cherokee ES (15960)

Position Objective

Under direction of a certified teacher, instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet needs of students. Duties include: administering tests and assessments; monitors students' IEP progress; and documents behavior, progress, and results of student activities.

Duties & 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
• May assist in planning and implementing 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
• Monitors children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom
• Escorts students to areas on campus
• Assists with 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
• Participates in testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social progress
• 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

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 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

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