Vertex Education
Special Education Paraprofessional
Vertex Education, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States, 85230
## Special Education Paraprofessional**To assist general education and special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of Special Education pupils in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range disabilities.
Special education paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits.******Note:** The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities, or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.*** **Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.*** **Distribute and collect work, papers, and other materials for instruction.*** **Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.*** **Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed and certified teachers.*** **Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.*** **May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and additional forms of technology.*** **Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.*** **Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.*** **Assists in organizing learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.*** **Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation to and from school.*** **Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.*** **Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.*** **Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.*** **Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.*** **Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.****Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the general education and/ or special education teacher(s).****As assigned, supports students in the general education and pull-out rooms.****Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.****Alerts the general education and/ or special education teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.****Serves as the chief source of information and assists substitute teachers assigned in the general education and/ or special education teacher's absence.*****Ignite your desire to be the best!***At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.***The best performers ask others for support***If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at **careers@vertexeducation.com** **or** **480-270-5438****.** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Special education paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits.******Note:** The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities, or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.*** **Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.*** **Distribute and collect work, papers, and other materials for instruction.*** **Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.*** **Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed and certified teachers.*** **Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.*** **May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and additional forms of technology.*** **Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.*** **Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.*** **Assists in organizing learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.*** **Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation to and from school.*** **Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.*** **Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.*** **Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.*** **Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.*** **Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.****Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the general education and/ or special education teacher(s).****As assigned, supports students in the general education and pull-out rooms.****Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.****Alerts the general education and/ or special education teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.****Serves as the chief source of information and assists substitute teachers assigned in the general education and/ or special education teacher's absence.*****Ignite your desire to be the best!***At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.***The best performers ask others for support***If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at **careers@vertexeducation.com** **or** **480-270-5438****.** #J-18808-Ljbffr