POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision by the Classroom Teacher and by the Lead Teacher, this position assists students in mastering the objectives of the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards to prepare them for further education and/or employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops a broad understanding of career and educational opportunities beyond graduation, and uses thatunderstanding to assist students in academic and career planning.
- Becomes familiar with each student’s personal context as it relates to success at PPEP TEC, and providesappropriate guidance, counseling and parental contact.
- Maintains and improves personal knowledge relevant to the objectives of the Arizona College and CareerReadiness Standards, and, through mastery assessment rather than “grading,” helps students constructrelevant understanding of the issues that the standards address.
- Develops and maintains the classroom environment as a model of the workplace (safe, quiet, and withoutdistractions), and guides students in learning appropriate behavior that allows independent and productiveeffort toward career goals.
- One-on-one or in small groups, the Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for helping students mastercourse assignments, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and math to provide students with remedialinstruction, as needed.
- Understand the rationale and implementation of required assessments including the PPEP TEC SkillsAssessment program and Arizona’s test instruments (AIMS Science and AzMERIT). Correctly administersand analyzes these assessments for appropriate student placement and diagnosis, and ensures that masteringcurriculum objectives means the student will “meet the standard” on AzMERIT assessments.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all student information.
- Becomes familiar with general administration of the school site and is accountable on an absolute basis formaintaining procedures, keeping records, safe-guarding resources, and upholding school policy as well asstate and federal laws and regulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree OR 60 post –secondary hours from an accredited college or university OR passing scoreson the Paraprofessional Exam
- Two (2) years prior work experience working with students.
- Must possess a Class I FBI Fingerprint and Background Clearance Card.
OR
- Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three (3) years prior work experience as an Instructional Paraprofessional.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to see a computer monitor.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift twenty (25) pounds.
PPEP INC. IS AN EEO EMPLOYER - MINORITIES/WOMEN/VETERANS/DISABLED
MUST APLLY ONLINE AT PPEPHIRING.COM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.62 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- working with students: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
