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Maricopa USD

Paraprofessional- Exceptional Student Services

Maricopa USD, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85239

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Overview Position: Paraprofessional

Organization: Maricopa Unified School District #20

Location: 44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, Arizona 85138

Job Details Classification:

Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment:

9-Month, Full-Time

Salary:

Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, playground supervision and assisting with testing and assessment of students’ progress.

Work with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.

Work with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.

Supervise students outside of the classroom during lunch, playground time or before and after school.

Translate material and information for parents, students and staff.

Administer tests and assessments. Grade papers and maintain records under teacher supervision.

Maintain files and computer records.

Assist supervising instructor with duties related to area of instruction.

May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting, and other possible needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.

Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.

Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.

Ability to assess students’ educational needs.

Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.

Operate office equipment and MS Office.

Skill in verbal and written communication, including translation and interpretation.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications Required: High School diploma or GED. Required: PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits. Current First Aid and CPR (Required or within 30 days after hire to obtain). Bilingual preferred. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Able to perform the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation: general vision (corrected to 20/20), normal hearing, clear speech. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds exertion), and move objects up to 125 lbs.

Other Position Information May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting, and other possible needs. Hours will be in relation to the school site hours. Continuing positions for subsequent school years, if offered, may be rearranged to meet student needs.

Equal Opportunity 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 its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The 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: 520-568-5100

Email: tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from the district website at www.musd20.org

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