Job Description:

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing paraprofessional and technical assistance to teachers, site
supervisors and students in a variety of support assignments for Special Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a lead, paraprofessional classification responsible for coordinating and evaluating
transportation needs, interpreting for the hearing impaired, or managing classroom behavioral issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District’s needs.
* In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.
• Assists teachers 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, supervising, and implementing field trips for the
purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives;
• Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in 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;
• Assists with diapering, toileting activities and daily life skills activities when called upon;
• 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; and,
• Performs related work as assigned.

• KNOWLEDGE
  • Basic first aid.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Customer service principles.
  • Computer operations.
  • Classroom operations and activities.
  • Instructional strategies.
  • Assigned subject matter.
  • Programs and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and standards.
  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.
  • Training employees on work methods and procedures.
  • Tutoring students in applicable academic areas.
  • Gathering and organizing data.
  • Solving problems.
  • Preparing lesson plans.
  • Writing and creating written documents.
  • Preparing and maintaining student records.
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (for new hires at job entry)
  Education and Experience:
  Associate’s degree or completion of 60 college credits or completion of District-approved exam, and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of directly-related education and experience.
  Required Certifications/Licenses:
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
• • TB test required if working in Preschool classrooms
• • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

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