Paraprofessional I ACP - Centerra Mirage STEM Academy 26/27 SY

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level or higher), or an Associate's degree
• A valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• General clerical experience (preferred)
• The ability to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
• Proficiency in the use of the English language, both verbal and written
• A First Aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
• A background check upon employment

Duties And Responsibilities For All Paraprofessionals

• Aids in the execution of the daily and long-range lesson planning
• Conducts learning exercises with individual children or small groups of children, in program related activities
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with each other
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
• Affords supervision of children in the classroom, playground, and/or cafeteria
• Affords assistance to the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Affords assistance in the preparation and collection of educational materials such as bulletin boards, charts, audio-visuals, seatwork, dittos, flash cards, etc.
• Attends in-service activities designed to help with instruction
• Prepares and administers reading, math and language assessment testing to students as necessary
• Tutors students as may be necessary
• Maintains files and records as directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Duties And Responsibilities Specific For Library Assistant

• Responsible for circulation and shelving of all library materials, including textbooks
• Maintains the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
• Affords assistance in receiving and processing materials selected for purchase
• Informs teachers and students of overdue books on a regular basis
• Makes repairs on damaged books
• Collaborates with site staff to identify materials for specific units or projects
• Completes inventory of library materials
• Maintains the overall operation of the library
• Reports To: Classroom Teacher and/or Administration