Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

Company: Kingman Unified School District
Location: Kingman
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary/ObjectiveThe Paraeducator IV/V works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support or one-on-one assistance to a student. Paraeducator IV/V positions exist within schools throughout the district.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Responding to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner* Instructing, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher* Assisting students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P* Assisting with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher* Distributing and collecting workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction* Copying, collating and filing worksheets and requested documents* Developing and creating bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays* Operating and caring for equipment used for instructional purposes* Assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after school activities, school gate duty* Alerting the teacher to any problem or special information about a student* Maintaining the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed* Maintaining knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules* Performing related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner* One-on-one assistance to a student* May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding* May work with students with severe behavior problemsOther DutiesThis job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Competencies* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality* High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentationSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a school environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* Regularly required to see, talk and hear* Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl* Regularly reach with hands and arms* Regularly lift, push and/or move up to 50 poundsPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkAt-Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours.These are 9-month, 32-hour per week positions. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The employee will work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours.Required Education and Experience* High School Diploma or equivalent* AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro)Preferred Education and ExperienceWorking with students or children.Required Certifications/LicensesMay require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingWork Authorization/Security ClearanceMust be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.Shift TypePart-TimeSalary Range$12.90 - $12.90 / Per HourLocationKingman High SchoolApplications AcceptedStart Date11/10/2021

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