Paraeducator II-Title I
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Summary/ObjectiveParaeducator II - The Paraeducator II works with students throughout the school, unlike a Paraeducator I who works with students within one or several classrooms. The Paraeducator II provides instructional and clerical support under the supervision of a classroom teacher or a program coordinator/administrator. Paraeducator II positions exist to support student achievement in special education resource rooms and alternative school, and in specific areas such as literacy and career and technical education. Paraeducator II 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

Other 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 documentation

Supervisory 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 talk or 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 pounds

Position 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. 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)

Satisfactory criminal background check

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.