Paraprofessionals are individuals who assist certified teachers in the classroom with planning, instructing, and evaluating a specific grade level of students.
- This job description describes in general terms the normal duties that the teachers will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job.
- Work closely with the school’s administration, Educational Coordinators and other content area specialists.
- Participate in team meetings. Communicate and share ideas and concerns with team classroom teacher and administration.
- Participate in staff In-Services
- Engage in continuing education and professional development activities such as trainings, workshops, and educational classes.
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree or higher (preferred)
- Paraprofessional certificate from a state board of education (preferred)
- Classroom experience (preferred)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Cooperates successfully as a member of a team.
- Communicates effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of instruction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with staff, consultants, and regulatory/funding representatives in a team-oriented environment.
- Capacity to assume responsibility for own professional development.
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
- Flexible, with the ability to work in highly demanding, stressful environments.
- Proficiency using word-processing system.
- Remain professional at all times.
- Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint card
