2024-25 para Educator-hq Classroom Aide - Phoenix, United States - Paradise Valley USD 69

Paradise Valley USD 69

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Pa
ra Educator - HQ Classroom Aide**
Location: Hidden Hills Elementary School

9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade 17, $17.16/hr

Non-Interim Position

Dates: 8/2/ /23/2025

Benefits:
ASRS, paid sick/personal time, medical and optional dental/vision

Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements:

-
HS diploma or GED AND
one of the following:

60 post secondary hours of college coursework; or:

-
AA degree; or:

Purpose Statement

The job of Para Educator - HQ Classroom Aide is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with special needs and/or ELL&/or at Risk K-12 students individually or in a group, following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students' daily activities; and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.

This job reports to Site Administrator

Essential Functions**Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. BART program, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

Communicates with teacher/s and other professional and health care staff in a collaborative team model (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, psychologists, special education teacher, ELL teacher, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives, behavioral management strategies, instructional objectives or SEI goals.

Documents students' daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.

Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral management strategies, instructional objectives, IEP goals or SEI goals as needed for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. Medicare related documents for reimbursements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

Monitors students during and between assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides instruction to students, under direction (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP or SEI goals and instructional objectives ensuring students success.

Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.

to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.

Remains with students at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of students, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.

Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.

Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting in ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

Othe
r Functions
Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested by the teacher or administrative staff, as needed (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, team meetings, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Performs general clerical functions (e.g. sharpening pencils, providing technical support, filing, scanning, copying, ordering supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the instructional program.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the