Position Type:
Support Professional Employees/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
3/4/2026
Location:
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Date Available:
25/26 School Year
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose: The job of Preschool Para educator was established for the purpose/s of organizing and directing developmentally appropriate activities for three to five year old participants; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; assisting in the implementation of student Individualized Education Plans; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.
Essential Functions:
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Assists participants (e.g.. diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of addressing personal care needs.
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Assists the site supervisor and/or teacher with lesson planning and/or developmentally appropriate activities by workings with individual or small groups of children (e.g.. social skills, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
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Communicates with school staff (e.g.. teacher, principal, office personnel, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
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Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
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Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; proving written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
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Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g.. snack time, group or individual centers, playground activities, quiet time, transitions, classroom, etc) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Organizes quiet or active, developmentally appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of actively participating in eh learning activities with children.
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Prepares nutritional snacks, etc. for the purpose of complying with established guidelines.
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Responds to inquires from a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information to other sources.
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Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as well as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, and bending.
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Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee (e.g.. buses, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting District requirements.
Additional Duties:
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Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed
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Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
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Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
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Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
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Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
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Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
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Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to maintain accurate records; operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
Work Environment:
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Works in standard office and school building environments.
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Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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High School Graduate
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Contract:
- 24 hrs per week, Equal pay
Support Professional Employee's Salary Schedule: Level F1 $16.05 (includes mild/mod sped pay rate)
Not Benefit eligible
