ESS Paraprofessional presso Sacaton Elementary School District No. 18

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration

• High school degree or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card for educators through The Arizona Department of Education.
• Experience/knowledge of child development and working in a school setting is preferred.

• Adheres to the District vision, mission, core values and goals in collaboration with staff.
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding service to students and families.
• Demonstrates a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

• Assists with instruction by following the teacher’s lesson plans and guidelines.
• Co-teaches students in small groups or one-on-one sessions.
• Teaching consists of reinstating or reinforcing material or skills previously taught.
• Assists with supervision to help reduce disruptive behavior in the classroom.
• Supervision of students during transitions (classroom to recess, lunch, special classes, etc.,)
• Support the classroom with providing two-way clear communication between school and home.
• Assists with the set-up and maintenance of instructional materials and daily schedules based on the teacher’s directions.
• Implements developmentally appropriate activities for the children.
• Collaborate with the teacher in planning lessons and the progress of students in groups.
• Assists substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Possess written, and oral communication skills due to the nature of the legal documents managed, and perform other duties related to confidential student files as assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have an excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and judgment.
• Must have the ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.

• Develops and demonstrates the progress of district goals.

• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the supervisor.
• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
• The school district reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary.