paraprofessional

FLEX High School

<div>FLEX HIGH SCHOOL CLEVELAND
Part-Time, Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and some Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $22/hour
This position is funded through the EOEC NC Grant - Ohio
Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Flex High School, you will encourage, challenge, and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school &ndash; no matter their obstacle. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it&rsquo;s your turn.
The Flex High Advantage
Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.
Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/Cleveland
How You Will Make an Impact
The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. This position will assist appropriate educators in servicing students in the specialized program. The Paraprofessional completes paperwork, performs data entry, completes organizational tasks, and provides tutoring support to students in the specialized program. This position reports to Principal or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<ul><li>
Assist educators in their instructional duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing and providing tutorial support.</li><li>
Provide additional student support including accommodations and online assessments.</li><li>
Assist in related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school.</li><li>
Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, etc.</li><li>
Alert the educator to student behavior issues or other program challenges.</li><li>
Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignments and tests.</li><li>
Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, including coordination, scheduling of, and participation in, meetings when requested.</li><li>
Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and assist in retrieving required forms.</li><li>
Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success.</li><li>
Aid the educator in rendering additional attention or data collection for particular students.</li><li>
Demonstrate willingness to learn and build expertise in relevant content areas.</li><li>
Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans.</li><li>
Translate communications between students and teachers.</li><li>
Adhere to attendance policies.</li><li>
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, which may be changed or modified from time to time.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES<ul><li>
Ability to read, understand information and carry out oral and written directions.</li><li>
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.</li><li>
Ability to work in team environments and with multiple levels of personnel.</li><li>
Ability to arrange tasks or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.</li><li>
Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to perform data entry and maintain records correctly.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills.</li><li>
Ability to work with diverse youth populations.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development.</li><li>
Self-sufficient, resourceful, and committed to providing excellent customer service.</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Associates degree or one-year equivalent work experience demonstrating applicable skills in a relevant industry or discipline is required</li><li>
Experience working with students.</li><li>
Experience working with low economic and at-risk populations.</li><li>
Experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs, students who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in the related Career Technical Education or Literacy content area.</li><li>
Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications</li><li>
Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision, dependability, high quality, and quantity required.</li><li>
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.</li><li>
Hearing: Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.</li><li>
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or virtually, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.</li><li>
Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress. high workflow management, high project coordination, and high people engagement.</li><li>
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.</li><li>
Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.</li><li>
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.</li></ul></div>

Paraprofessional

Springfield Local School District

<div>Hours: 4 hours/ day FTE .5 
Salary: $16.24 
Calendar: 178 
 
Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following qualifications:<ul><li>
Have 2 years of college credits, or</li><li>
Have a college degree, or</li><li>
Pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with a score of 457 or higher, or the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative with a score of 75% or higher.</li></ul>
Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative dates are offered throughout the year for West Ada Paraprofessionals. If you do not meet the college credit/degree requirement or have not yet passed the Praxis, you will be signed up for the Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment upon hire. The test must be passed within 90 days of your start date. 
 
If you have questions regarding the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative, please contact Caitlin Bothke at bothke.caitlin@westada.org or 208-350-5214. 
 
Please upload your transcript and/or Praxis scores. 
 
PURPOSE 
Assists special education teacher with students in the Resource Room, Extended Resource Room, Positive Behavior Intervention Program, Early Childhood Special Education Program or Tuition Kindergarten program; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education teachers in the Resource Room (RR), Extended Resource Room (ERR), Positive Behavior Intervention Program (PBI), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program or Tuition Kindergarten (T-K) program, assisting in the implementation of students&rsquo; Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The Paraprofessional works with students with a variety of mild to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities and may work with an individual student or groups of students, both in a separate classroom facility or facilitating inclusion into a regular classroom. The position is directly supervised by the assigned Special Education Teacher with overall supervision by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES<ul><li>
Provides assistance to special education teachers in the special education program;</li><li>
Assists teachers in implementing students&rsquo; Individual Education Plans (IEPs);</li><li>
Assists teachers by preparing lesson plans and preparing, modifying, and adapting materials and presentations used in the classroom;</li><li>
Assists teachers in administering diagnostic, skills, and level testing;</li><li>
Assists students with classroom and homework assignments, tutoring, or other supplemental instruction;</li><li>
Assists students with socialization, personal hygiene, medications and physical therapy, nutritional, and related personal tasks as needed;</li><li>
Assists students individually and/or in a group situation, both in a separate classroom learning facility or by facilitating inclusion into regular classrooms;</li><li>
Assists regular classroom teachers by preparing, modifying, and adapting classroom presentations and materials to assigned students;</li><li>
Assists teachers with classroom activities, classroom management, lesson plans, grading papers, clerical and record-keeping duties, creating and updating reports and files, and other documentation, as directed;</li><li>
Performs substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher;</li><li>
Assists teachers with clerical duties including, but not limited to, copying, inputting records and data into a computer, faxing, text and document preparation, and related duties;</li><li>
Assists in maintaining the classroom in a clean, neat, and orderly status, prepares bulletin boards and displays, and maintains classroom supply levels;</li><li>
Assists with student supervision on field trips and related extracurricular activities;</li><li>
Performs school grounds, bus, noon, and other monitoring and safety duties, as assigned</li><li>
Participates in appropriate training, workshop, and in-service programs;</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required;</li><li>
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
 
Knowledge of:<ul><li>
Basic educational procedures and objectives, including classroom instruction and presentation, preparation of teaching materials and aids, behavior management and modification, testing and grading, tutoring, and student-teacher relations and interactions;</li><li>
Basic special education methods and procedures for dealing with students with mild to severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities;</li><li>
Operation of classroom instructional equipment;</li><li>
Operation of standard office equipment;</li><li>
Operation of a personal computer and job-related software.</li></ul>
Ability to:<ul><li>
Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures;</li><li>
Interpret and modify classroom instructions, materials, and presentations to the appropriate learning level of the assigned student;</li><li>
Prepare and provide basic classroom services for special needs students, including but not limited to, instruction, tutoring, student evaluation, lesson plans, curriculum implementation, materials preparation, and classroom management;</li><li>
Maintain a calm personal demeanor and remain focused in situations of high stress;</li><li>
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;</li><li>
Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;</li><li>
Operate classroom instructional equipment;</li><li>
Perform basic office tasks including keyboarding, copying, and filing;</li><li>
Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set task priorities;</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;</li><li>
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;</li><li>
Maintain student, school, and parental confidentiality;</li><li>
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
High school diploma or GED equivalent required; college or other advanced education or training is preferred; and</li><li>
Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred; and</li><li>
Experience with special needs children is preferred; or</li><li>
Any equivalent combination of experience and training providing knowledge and abilities to perform the work.</li></ul>
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES<ul><li>
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;</li><li>
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, prepare, and review a variety of written and text documents and materials;</li><li>
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to physically interact with secondary-level students with a variety of disabilities and operate classroom instruction equipment and office equipment, including a personal computer;</li><li>
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, or sit for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and physically interact with and control students, including applying prescribed restraint techniques, in a special education classroom environment.</li></ul> 
EVALUATION 
Yearly by supervisor 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
To be determined by calendar year. 
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.<ul><li>
If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be &quot;at will&quot;. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.</li><li>
As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: &quot;Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho&hellip;&quot;</li></ul></div>

Title I Paraprofessional

Mount Prospect Academy

Come Work Where You Play!Mount Prospect Academy Now Hiring a Paraprofessional in Plymouth, NHLocation: Plymouth, NHPay: Up to $21hr based on experienceSchedule: Full-Time | MondayFriday | Day Shift | Year-RoundBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs & MoreWork Where Life Feels Like VacationPlymouth is just off Route 93, nestled in the beautiful White Mountainsperfect for hiking, skiing, kayaking, and year-round outdoor adventures. Join Mount Prospect Academy and help guide youth in a school setting. If youre compassionate, dedicated, and looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, we want to meet you!Why Youll Love This Role: Impact Lives: Help students grow academically & socially Collaborative Team: Work with passionate educators Career Growth: We support your path to becoming a certified teacher Immediate Interviews: Apply today & start making a difference!Why Youll Love It Here: Make a real difference in the lives of youth Collaborate with passionate educators Enjoy outdoor adventureskayaks, bikes, ropes courses, hiking Free meals & wellness perks Career growth opportunitiesYour Role: Assist teachers with instruction & classroom activitiesSupport students academic progress & IEP goalsHelp with behavioral interventions & substitute lessonsSupervise lunch, transitions & community activitiesMaintain accurate documentation & confidentialityRequirements: 21+ years old Authorized to work in the U.S. Background check required Associates Degree preferred Experience working with youth (camp counselor, coach, babysitting, etc.)Benefit Package & MoreCompetitive salary Medical Insurance (with Flexible Spending Account & Health Reimbursement Account)Dental & Vision Coverage403(b) Retirement PlanLife Insurance & AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityWellness Programs & Telemedicine AccessLegal Services & Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off, Holidays, Tuition AssistanceEmployee Discount ProgramsOutdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and paddling to build student engagementFree meals, Company Swag and More!Apply Today & Start Your Journey With Us!http://www.mountprospectacademy.orgFull job description will be provided at the time of interview.

Paraprofessional - Year Round

West Valley School District

<div>POSITION: Full-Time Paraprofessional Position 
LOCATION: Summitview Elementary 
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Instructional Coach and Building Principal
The West Valley School District #208 creates a space where every student is valued, safe and empowered to achieve academic excellence in an innovative culture of learning. 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Provide instruction to multilingual students as outlined by the Building Principal, routine clerical duties, material preparation for the teaching/ learning process and other non-instructional duties. 
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal and Instructional Coach 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.
<ul><li>Willingness to work with students, staff and families
</li><li>Previous successful experience working with elementary students preferred.
</li><li>Bilingual Preferred
</li></ul>The ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Washington State Paraprofessionals MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and at least ONE of the following requirements:
<ul><li>2 year post-secondary degree or more
</li><li>72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school
</li><li>Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment
</li></ul>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
<div><ul><li>Provide English Language Development Instruction for multilingual students in small groups.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with classroom teachers and Instructional Coach on scaffolds and strategies that increase meaningful access to content for multilingual learners.
</li></ul><ul><li>Utilize assessment data to inform teachers and staff about strategies that support student success.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to have conversations with parents/guardians about what students need to ensure success at school.
</li></ul><ul><li>Build positive relationships with students and families to encourage motivation and engagement.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop relationships with staff members in order to advocate for student needs and success.
</li></ul></div>Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal. 
 
 
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
<ul><li>Ability to build supportive and positive relationships with students and teachers
</li><li>Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
</li><li>Experience supporting students in a school setting
</li><li>Demonstrates initiative and goal-setting for student success
</li>Prior experience working with middle school students preferred 
<li>
</li></ul>Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job&rsquo;s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. 
Working Relationships
 
Communicates regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; required to deal with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. 
Working Conditions
 
The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; participate in daily physical education classes; take several brisk walks per day; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise the playground, bus loading/unloading; attend to students&rsquo; personal hygiene; may be exposed to biting, spitting, and hitting behavior; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods. 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: tutoring individual and/or groups of students; following a structured teaching and learning plan; operating standard office equipment and maintaining accurate records. 
KNOWLEDGE is required to assure proper conduct of students; maintain record keeping systems, utilize technology equipment; perform high school level math, read a variety of manuals; present information to others; understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles. 
ABILITY is required to identify and adjust to individual student&rsquo;s needs; be innovative and improvise to meet changing situations; understand and communicate effectively; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; be flexible to accommodate changing schedules; ability to squat, bend, and walk without limitations; schedule activities; collate data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a wide diversity of individuals; Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team. 
Responsibility
 
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. 
Working Environment
 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job&rsquo;s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. 
 <div>Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)
 
<ul><li>Medical Insurance
</li><li>Dental Insurance
</li><li>Vision Insurance
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li><li>Long Term Disability
</li></ul>Additional Benefits:
 
<ul><li>Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS &amp; TERS)
</li><li>Paid Leave:
</li><li>Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Personal Leave
</li><li>Vacation (260-day employees only)
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul></div></div>

TBIP Paraprofessional @ Summitview Elementary

<div>INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
Classroom/Student Support 
The job of the instructional paraprofessional is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, monitoring students in a variety of different settings (classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, bus loading, field trips, etc.) and providing general support to the assigned certificated teacher(s). 
Directly Responsible to : Classroom teacher and building principal 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications 
High school diploma or equivalent 
Must meet one of the following ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Highly Qualified Requirements:
<ul><li>2 year post-secondary degree or more
</li><li>72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school
</li><li>Have passed the paraprofessional ETS Assessment
</li></ul>Essential Functions
<ul><li>Assist students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities assigned by the teacher to present and/or reinforce learning concepts and reach their academic goals and potential.
</li><li>Follows a structured teaching and learning plan.
</li><li>Carries out direct instruction and tutoring.
</li><li>Assists students in their understanding of whole group instruction.
</li><li>Guides independent work.
</li><li>Provides students with practice on identified skills areas.
</li><li>Incorporates IEP requirements within students&rsquo; daily lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
</li><li>Maintains records and charts indicating students&rsquo; progress.
</li><li>Informs classroom teacher of students&rsquo; progress.
</li><li>Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
</li><li>Assists teacher in monitoring student behavior and disciplines students as authorized.
</li><li>Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, halls, to/from bus, field trips, in-house detention, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
</li><li>Teaches and reinforces appropriate behavior with students.
</li><li>Restrains students from harming themselves or others.
</li><li>Performs record keeping and clerical functions (copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, scheduling activities, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
</li><li>May be required to provide detailed one-to-one assistance with changing, diapering, personal hygiene, etc.
</li><li>May be required to assist students with feeding and administer tube feeding.
</li><li>Mainstreams students in general education settings as requested.
</li><li>Serves as the chief source of information and help to substitute teachers with assigned students.
</li><li>Attends meetings and trainings as requested.
</li>Fulfills other related duties as assigned. 
<li>
 </li></ul>Other Functions
<ul><li>Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
</li><li>Utilizes reasonable and professional judgment.
</li><li>Observes and utilizes professional medical/safety precautions to include positioning children in a safe and secure manner in adaptive equipment and transferring orthopedically disabled children to and from different equipment including toilets.
</li><li>Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
</li><li>Be trained in Right Response De-Escalation and Restraint and keep certification updated yearly.
 </li></ul>Working Relationships
Communicates regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; required to deal with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. 
Working Conditions
The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; participate in daily physical education classes; take several brisk walks per day; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise the playground, bus loading/unloading; attend to students&rsquo; personal hygiene; may be exposed to biting, spitting, and hitting behavior; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods. 
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job&rsquo;s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: tutoring individual and/or groups of students; following a structured teaching and learning plan; operating standard office equipment and maintaining accurate records. 
KNOWLEDGE is required to assure proper conduct of students; maintain record keeping systems, utilize technology equipment; perform high school level math, read a variety of manuals; present information to others; understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles. 
ABILITY is required to identify and adjust to individual student&rsquo;s needs; be innovative and improvise to meet changing situations; understand and communicate effectively; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; be flexible to accommodate changing schedules; ability to squat, bend, and walk without limitations; schedule activities; collate data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a wide diversity of individuals; Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team. 
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. 
Experience
Job related experience is desired. Previous experience working with students who have autism is preferred. 
Continuing Education/Training
CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate may be required 
Work Schedule
7.0 hours per day 5 days a week.
Salary range: Per CBA 
Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)
<ul><li>Medical Insurance
</li><li>Dental Insurance
</li><li>Vision Insurance
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li>Long Term Disability 
<li>
</li></ul>Additional Benefits:
<ul><li>Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS &amp; TERS)
</li><li>Paid Leave:
</li></ul><ul><li>Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Personal Leave
</li><li>Vacation (260-day employees only)
</li></ul><ul><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
</li><li>VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)</li></ul></div>

Instructional Paraprofessional @ Ahtanum Elementary

MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #20

<div>Position Description: Paraprofessional ESS 
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)
Reports To: Principal 
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&rsquo;s progress. Position longevity will be determined from individual classroom&rsquo;s needs. 
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)<ul><li>
Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.</li><li>
Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.</li><li>
Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.</li><li>
Translates material and information for parents, students and staff.</li><li>
Administers tests and assessments. Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.</li><li>
Maintains files and computer records.</li><li>
Assists supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.</li><li>
May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:<ul><li>
Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.</li><li>
Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.</li><li>
Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20&rsquo;s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.</li><li>
Ability to assessing of student&rsquo;s educational needs.</li><li>
Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.</li><li>
Operate office equipment and MS Office.</li><li>
Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation</li><li>
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.</li></ul> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Required - High School diploma or GED. Required</li><li>
PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate&rsquo;s degree, or, 60 college credits.</li><li>
Current First Aid and CPR (Required or 30 days after hire to obtain)</li><li>
Bilingual preferred.</li><li>
Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.</li></ul>
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. 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: 
Title IX Coordinator 
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources: 
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100 
Section 504/ADA Coordinator 
Director of Exceptional Student Services 
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138 
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100 
Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org</div>

Paraprofessional- Exceptional Student Services

DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

<div></div><div><ul><div><div>JobID: 1025</div></div> 
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Position Type: 
 Support Staff/Library/Media Assistant-Paraprofessional 
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Date Posted: 
 7/21/2026 
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Location: 
 Duncan High School 
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Date Available: 
 08/07/2026 
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Closing Date:
 
 UNTIL FILLED</div><div> 
9 months - 8 hours per day 
 
Employees of this District that would like to be considered for this position MUST complete an internal on-line application. 
This job posting will be posted for a minimum of (5) five days as per the support negotiated agreement. Materials will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found. During the last two weeks in July and the month of August, this job posting will be posted for a minimum of (2) two days as per the support negotiated agreement. Outside applicants will be considered at the discretion of the Director or the Administrator and/or their committee. EOE.</div><div>
JOB TITLE: Library/Media Assistant - Paraprofessional</div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>
Must have one of the following:<ul><li>
48 College Credit Hours</li><li>
Associate Degree</li><li>
Passed OGET Test</li><li>
Passed PARAPRO Test (for information please call Kasey Brenneis 580-255-0686)(you may apply without and will have the opportunity to pass PARAPRO Test after job offer)</li><li>
Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys assessment</li></ul></li><li>
Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.</li><li>
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward a school environment.</li><li>
Reasonable degree of proficiency in typing.</li><li>
Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment (which includes computer skills).</li><li>
Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.</li><li>
Must possess positive personal assets:<ul><li>
General Appearance</li><li>
Personality</li><li>
Courtesy</li><li>
Punctuality</li><li>
Loyalty</li><li>
Diplomacy and Tact</li></ul></li></ul><div>
REPORTS TO: Library Media Specialist, Building Administrator</div><div>
JOB GOAL: To assist teachers and students in the effective use of the media center as a learning resource.</div><div>
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</div><ul><li>
Types and process reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, letters to publishers, catalog cards and the like.</li><li>
Orders and receives books selected by the librarian.<ul><li>
Supervisors student media assistants, assigning various tasks. (High School and Middle School)</li></ul></li><li>
Maintains files of catalog cards, vertical file material, publisher's catalogs, and other appropriate files.</li><li>
Types notices to teachers concerning overdue books under the supervision of the librarian.</li><li>
Makes simple repairs on damaged books.</li><li>
Prepares current magazines for shelving and maintains the back-number stacks.</li><li>
Assists in the annual inventory of library materials, and the preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded.</li><li>
Shelves returned materials.</li><li>
Maintains current inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition as needed.</li><li>
Oversees the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays.</li><li>
Maintains inventory and repair records for A-V Equipment, under the supervision of the librarian.</li><li>
Runs circulation desk, including computer reports and weekly backup.</li><li>
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the librarian may assign from time to time.</li><li>
Assists students in locating research material and use of microfiche and computers.</li><li>
Assists students in making proper use of center equipment and materials.</li><li>
Pull books for teachers as requested for units of study.</li><li>
Distributes schedule of the use of the media center and its materials and equipment.</li><li>
Operates equipment and apparatus on request, either in the media center or elsewhere.</li><li>
Performs other related tasks as directed by the Media Specialist.</li></ul><div>
LANGUAGE SKILLS:</div><div>
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.</div><div>
REASONING ABILITY:</div><div>
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.</div><div>
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</div><div>
Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.</div><div>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</div><div>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds.</div><div>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:</div><div>
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</div><div>
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</div><div>
Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.</div><div>
EVALUATION:</div><div>
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.</div></div></ul></div>

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