Preschool Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Services

General Statement of Responsibilities

To assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, playground supervision and assisting with testing and assessment of student’s progress.

Principal Duties

• Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.
• Takes on the role of translator for parents, students and staff.
• Administers tests and assessments. Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.
• Maintains files and computer records.
• Aids supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
• May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
• Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
• Ability to assess of student’s educational needs.
• Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
• Operate office equipment and MS Office.
• Communicate verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Required or 30 days after hire to obtain).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

Other Position Information

• May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.
• Hours will be in relation to the school site hours.
• Continuing positions for the subsequent school years, if offered, may be rearranged as needed to best meet the needs of the students.